PROPOSED SYLLABUS WITH COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

EME XXXX Gas Dynamics

Semester
LTPC
2103
Course Objectives:

1. To enable the students 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)
2. To teach students how to derive the conditions for change in pressure, density and temperature for flows
through normal and oblique shocks
3. To enhance the knowledge of students in determining the change in flow conditions through Prandtl-
Meyer expansion wave and characteristic methods to solve problems in two-dimensional compressible
flows
4. To apply the concepts of Gas Dynamics for applications related to compressible flows and jet
propulsion

MODULE – I
Basic concepts: 10 hours
Conservation laws for mass - Momentum and energy in steady flow - Velocity of sound - Bulk modulus of
elasticity - Coefficient of Compressibility - Stagnation state - Critical state - Various regions of flow - Physical
significance of Mach number - Crocco Number - Characteristic Mach number - Critical Mach number - Mach
cone - Effect of Mach number on compressibility: T-S and H-S diagrams showing Nozzle and Diffuser process.
MODULE – II 8 hours
Isentropic flow through a constant area duct – Absence of any of the factors which can trigger a change in
fluid flow behavior like area change - Heat transfer - Friction and work transfer – Non variation of properties.

MODULE – III 8 hours

Isentropic flow through a variable area duct – Mach number variation - Area ratio as a function of mach
number - Impulse function - Mass flow rate through nozzles and diffusers. Phenomenon of choking – subsonic
and supersonic designs - Pressure values for nozzles - Diffusers.

MODULE– IV 10 hours
Flow through constant area ducts - Fanno flow - Fanno curves - Equation and its solution - Variation of flow
properties with duct length - Applications. Isothermal flow with friction – Variation of flow properties –
Applications Rayleigh flow - Rayleigh flow equation - Rayleigh line - Variation of flow properties - Maximum
heat transfer – Applications. Non Isothermal flow with heat transfer and friction - Basic formulation –
Elementary treatment only
MODULE – V 8 hours
Normal and Oblique shocks
Governing equations – Variation of flow parameters across the normal and oblique shocks – Prandtl – Meyer
relations – Use of table and charts – Applications.

Text Books:

1. S.M.Yahya, (2001), 2nd edition, Fundamentals of compressible flow with Aircraft and Rocket propulsion, Wiley
Eastern.
2. V. Ganesan, Gas Turbines, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1999.

Reference:

1. P.H.Oosthaizen, W.E. Carscallen (1999), Compressible Fluid Flow, McGraw-Hill ISE.

2. A.H.Shapiro, (1995), The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid flow, Vol I and II, the
Ronald Press NY.
3. J.D.Anderson, Jr, (1999), Introduction to Flight, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill ISE.

Outcome based evaluation

1. Assignments:

Exercises in the form of applications problems with sketches on the following topics are considered.

1. Problems on T-S and H-S diagrams showing Nozzle and Diffuser process
2. Problems on Isentropic flow through a constant area duct
3. Problems on Flow through constant area ducts
4. Theory on Governing equations – Variation of flow parameters across the normal and oblique shocks

2. Midterm Tests

Continuous evaluations consist of three tests out of which two tests are considered. The content can be
divided into four quarters and one quarter is covered in each of the midterm tests.

3. Semester End Examinations:

The weightage for each module in the question paper will be proportional to number of respective
lecture hours as mentioned in the syllabus.

The detailed question paper pattern will be discussed in detail and will be finalized in consulatation with
BOS.