Fluid Mechanics and Aircraft Aerodynamics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME1030 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MMME1030
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This year-long module introduces students on the Aerospace Engineering courses to the basic concepts and practices of aerodynamics in an aerospace context. It covers the following topics:
- Atmospheric physics – standard atmosphere, static pressure, hydrostatics
- Inviscid flows – conservation of mass and momentum, Euler and Bernoulli equations, introduction to compressible flow
- Viscous flows – laminar and turbulent flows, boundary layer transition and separation, drag, introduction to shock waves
- Lifting surfaces – aerofoil and wings, basic forces, pressure distributions, lift generation, stall, fluid-structure interaction phenomena
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B.
Assessment
- 15% Coursework 1: CW1 (15%) - LO2, LO3
- 25% Coursework 2: CW2 (25%) - LO3, LO4
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): EX1 (60%) - LO1, LO2
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics as applicable in an aerospace context such that they can apply their knowledge to simple aerospace engineering scenarios.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
L01 - Comprehend and apply the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics in an aerospace context. (AHEP 1)
L02 - Construct an appropriate analysis approach when presented with basic fluid mechanics or aerodynamics configurations in an aerospace context. (AHEP 2)
LO3 - Conduct an experimental investigation with accurate and appropriate data analysis. (AHEP 12)
LO4 - Prepare a technical report from an experimental investigation ensuring key technical findings and their environmental implications are accessible to a lay reader. (AHEP 7, 17)