This course emphasizes application of the conservation equations of mass, momentum and energy to solve problems in one-dimensional and two-dimensional compressible flow. Specific applications of one-dimensional compressible flow include one-dimensional isentropic flow, flow with area change, adiabatic flow with friction, normal shock waves and flow with heat addition. The method of characteristics is introduced to solve two-dimensional compressible flow problems.

Instructor:

Anthony J. Marchese, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701

Office: 235 Rowan Hall
Email address: marchese@rowan.edu
Telephone: (856) 256-5343
Fax:             (856) 256-5241

Office Hours

TBA 

Course Objectives

The main objective of the course is to provide students with insight into many applications of one-dimensional compressible flow and to introduce students to solution techniques for two-dimensional compressible flow.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Formulate and solve problems in one -dimensional steady compressible flow including: isentropic nozzle flow, constant area flow with friction (Fanno flow) and constant area flow with heat transfer (Rayliegh flow).

• Derive the conditions for the change in pressure, density and temperature for flow through a normal shock.

• Determine the strength of oblique shock waves on wedge shaped bodies and concave corners.

• Determine the change in flow conditions through a Prandtl-Meyer expansion wave.

• Use the Method of Characteristics to solve problems in two-dimensional compressible flow.

• Develop a numerical model using MATLAB to solve an unsteady one-dimensional flow problem.

Grading

Attendance at each class is required. Class participation is a key component of the course.   If you cannot make it to class, you must contact me prior to class.   Notebooks and calculators should be brought to each class.  Cell phones must be turned off!
 

Links

F-14 in supersonic flight

Space Shuttle Thermal Protection System

Course Outline

 

Week	Date(s)	Text	Topics	Homework, Class notes, etc.
1	Jan. 21 Jan. 23	Ch. 1	Introduction	Syllabus Entrance Exam HW: Due Feb. 4 1.9, 1.13, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.5 and two bonus problems
2	Jan. 28 Jan. 30	Ch. 2 Ch. 3	Governing Equations of One-Dimensional Compressible Flow; Speed of Sound	Week 2 notes
3	Feb. 4  Feb. 6	Ch. 4	One Dimensional Isentropic Flow	Week 3 notes
4	Feb. 11  Feb. 13	Ch. 4	One Dimensional Isentropic Flow; Rocket Propulsion	Week 4 notes
5	Feb. 18 Feb. 20	Ch. 5	Stationary Normal Shock Waves	Week 5 notes
6	Feb. 25 Feb. 27	Ch. 5	Moving Shock Waves	Week 6 notes
7	Mar. 4 Mar. 6	Ch. 6	Oblique Shock Waves	Week 7 notes
8	Mar. 11 Mar. 13	Ch. 7	Prandtl Meyer Expansion Waves	Week 8 notes
9	Mar. 17		Spring Break
10	Mar. 25 Mar. 27	Ch. 7	Prandtl Meyer Expansion Waves / Shock Tubes
11	Apr. 1   Apr. 3	Ch. 12	Numerical Analysis	Week 11 notes Mid Term Project
12	Apr. 8  Apr. 10	Ch. 8	Variable Area Flow	Week 12 notes Mid Term Project Due
13	Apr. 15 Apr. 17	Ch. 9	Fanno Flow	Week 13 notes
14	Apr. 22 Apr. 24	Ch. 10	Rayliegh Flow	Week 14 Notes
15	Apr. 29		Oral Final Exam

Last updated: January 7, 2003