Supersonic Flow

Lecturer(s): Didier DRAGNA, Marc JACOB
Course ⋅ 16 hTC ⋅ 16 hPW ⋅ 2 hAutonomy ⋅ 10 hStudy ⋅ 4 h

Objectives

This course is devoted to high velocity compressible flows and to the study of pressure waves, expansion waves and shock waves. It is an extension of the core course Fluids and Energy and aims at deepening the knowledge in gas dynamics. Applications mainly concern external aerodynamics around high speed vehicles.

Keywords

Compressible flow, Supersonic flow, Shock waves, Expansion waves

Programme

-Introduction.

  • Conservation laws.
  • Quasi-one-dimensional flows.
  • Normal shock waves.
  • Two-dimensional flows.
  • Oblique shock waves and expansion waves.
  • Interactions and unsteady waves.
  • Linearized flows.

Learning Outcomes

  • Determine the behavior of a compressible fluid subjected to thermal or mechanical stresses.
  • Design a convergent-divergent nozzle under different downstream conditions.
  • Determine the flow structures developing around an obstacle in a supersonic flow.
  • Perform a comparative and critical analysis of experimental, numerical and analytical results.

Assesment

Mark = 0.35 BE + 0.65 exam BE = report on the word done during the autonomous work hours Exam = written test of 2 hours without documents