Aerodynamics

Code

MMME4063

School

Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

An advanced module which builds on the students knowledge of fluid mechanics and introduces the concepts and methodologies of Aerodynamics.

• Introduction to Aerodynamics.
• Inviscid, irrotational and incompressible flow: potential flow solutions, source and sinks, doublets, vortex, circular cylinder placed in a uniform flow, Kutta-Joukowski theorem on lift, the Kutta condition, Biot-Savart law.
• Two-dimensional aerofoils: thin flat-plate aerofoil, thick cambered aerofoil, aerofoil nomenclature, NACA aerofoils, pressure distributions, flow separations, lift and drag curves.
• Finite-span wings: induced drag, downwash angle, effect of aspect ratio, Delta wings, vortex breakdown.
• Boundary-layer control: stalling speed, high-lift devices, flaps, slats, Gurney flaps, winglets, vortex generators, wall suction, riblets.

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

Part III undergraduates, Part IV undergraduates and MSc students.

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: CW 30%
• 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): EX1 70%

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

LO1 – Comprehend the basic concept of aerodynamics.

LO2 – Apply the potential theory to understand the flow around aerodynamic bodies.

LO3 – Comprehend the mechanism of lift generation by aerofoils.

LO4 – Apply the aerofoil theory to evaluate the aerodynamic forces acting on wings.

Conveners

• Dr Sam Dakka