ME 461
GAS DYNAMICS

Information
3 Credits
Available Winter term
Lecture only
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Prerequisites
ME 312
ME 331

Contact
James Liburdy
(541) 737-7017
310 Rogers

Course Description

This course studies one-dimensional isentropic flow, nozzles, diffusers, normal and oblique shocks, compressible flow with friction and heating, and an introduction to propulsion systems.

Topics

  • Review of basic compressible flow principles and control volume analysis
  • Variable area flows
  • Normal shock
  • Oblique shock
  • Prandtl-Meyer flow
  • Supersonic flight
  • Fanno flow
  • Rayleigh flow
  • Non-ideal behavior
  • Propulsion systems

Learning Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

  • Apply the fundamental flow equations (conservation of mass and momentum and energy) and basic solution techniques in solving compressible one dimensional flows.
  • Obtain first order solutions for compressible internal flows for variable geometry ducts.
  • Obtain first order solutions for compressible internal flows for internal flows with friction and heat transfer.
  • Evaluate basic supersonic flight and associated propulsion systems.