Fundamentals of Compressible Fluid Dynamics

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In this course, students are introduced to various compressibility phenomena such as compression (shock) and expansion waves. Conservation laws and thermodynamic principles are applied to the description of flows in which compressibility effects are significant. One-dimensional models are applied to analysis of flow in variable area ducts, normal and oblique shock waves, expansion waves, and flows with friction and heat addition. Numerous applications from engineering are investigated including supersonic inlets, rocket nozzles, supersonic wind tunnels, gas delivery systems, and afterburning jet engines. Recommended background: thermodynamics (ES 3001, CH 3510 or equivalent), incompressible fluid dynamics (AE 2110 or equivalent). Students may not receive credit for both AE 3110 and AE 3410.