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| AERO0033-1 | Aerothermodynamics of high-speed flows
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW |
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| Lecturer : | Grigorios Dimitriadis, Thierry Magin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course introduces students to the aerothermodynamic analysis of high speed flows. Two main subjects are addressed:
- Transonic and supersonic aerodynamics
- Atmospheric reentry and plasma physics |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The aim of this course is to introduce students to some aspects of high speed aerothermodynamics.
The detailed objectives are:
- Introduction to transonic and supersonic flows
- Calculation of lift and drag of 2D wings at transonic and supersonic conditions
- Calculation of lift and drag of 3D wings and aircraft at transonic and supersonic conditions
- Application of the characteristic method to one-dimensional unsteady flows
- Introduction to chemically reacting and plasma flows encountered in hypersonic and combustion applications
- Solutions to some practical problems encountered in aerospace missions, focusing on the simulation of atmospheric entry flows and ground testing |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| AERO0001-1 Aerodynamics
MECA0025-1 Fluid mechanics |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| This is a second semester course. It is divided into lectures and practical sessions.
Students are familiarized with high enthalpy facilities during a laboratory session. Teaching assistants operate a wind-tunnel during a lab demonstration at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face in English |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The lecture notes are available online in the form of presentations.
Supplementary textbooks:
J. Anderson, Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective, McGraw-Hill, 2002
J. D. Anderson, Hypersonic and high-temperature gas dynamics, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006
P. A. Thompson, Compressible-fluid Dynamics, Advanced engineering series, 1988 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Assessment is performed through:
- A written exam
- A homework assignment following the laboratory session |
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Work placement(s) :
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| N/A |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Prof. G. Dimitriadis
Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics (AEA)
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
1 Chemin des Chevreuils (B52/3)
Room +2/424
Tel: +32 (0)4 3669815
Email: gdimitriadis@ulg.ac.be
Prof. T. Magin
Aeronautics and Aerospace Department
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
Chaussee de Waterloo 72
1640 Rhode-Saint-Genese
Tel: +32 (0)2 359 96 38
Email: magin@vki.ac.be |
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