UZB 362E - Compressible Aerodynamics

Course Objectives

• To define compressible flow and its effects on governing equations.
• To teach shocks and expansion waves and related calculation methods.
• To teach linearization of basic equations and validity conditions.
• To enable students to calculate the flow field and forces by using the given knowledge.

Course Description

Two dimensional subsonic compressible steady and isentropic flows. Linear theory for subsonic and supersonic flows. Supersonic airfoils. Normal shocks. Oblique shocks. Expansion waves. Nozzles, diffusers and wind tunnels.