Aerohydrodynamics
Semester 1, 2019
Staff
Extra teaching assistants
Teaching assistant: Nay Lin Oo
Teaching schedule
Part A (Kingan, Weeks 1-4): Equations of Fluid Motion, Lift and Drag, Lift in 2D, ift & Drag in 3D. Part B (Sharma, Weeks 5-8): CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), Compressible flow, shock waves, Wind engineering, Wind turbines. Part C (Flay, Weeks 9-12): Aircraft stability, Aircraft performance, Hydrodynamic Resistance, Hydrodynamic Resistance continued.
Calendar notes
The study of fluid mechanics relevant to external flows, eg, wind turbines, yachts, aircraft or wind loadings on buildings, boundary layers, computational fluid dynamics.
Prerequisite: MECHENG 325Restriction: MECHENG 412, 771
Part A (Kingan, Weeks 1-4): Equations of Fluid Motion, Lift and Drag, Lift in 2D, ift & Drag in 3D. Part B (Sharma, Weeks 5-8): CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), Compressible flow, shock waves, Wind engineering, Wind turbines. Part C (Flay, Weeks 9-12): Aircraft stability, Aircraft performance, Hydrodynamic Resistance, Hydrodynamic Resistance continued.
Intended learning outcomes |
Related graduate attributes |
Related assessments |
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Be able to explain where the various terms in the Navier Stokes equations come from by analysing a small control volume. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGA05: modern tool usage (1) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) |
Assignment |
Be able to develop the differential continuity equation from first principles using an infinitesimal control volume. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGA05: modern tool usage (1) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Assignment |
Use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in solving simple problems, and understand the limitations of the method. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGA04: investigation (2) ENGA05: modern tool usage (1) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGK08: research literature (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (2) |
Aerofoil poject |
Understand the reasons for lift and drag forces, and the contributions to them. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) |
Assignment Aerofoil poject |
Calculate the aerodynamic performance of 2D wings of various profiles using thin aerofoil theory. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Assignment Aerofoil poject |
Calculate the lift and drag of simple 3D wings of various planforms using Thin Aerofoil Theory. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Assignment Aerofoil poject |
Explain the various contributions to hydrodynamic resistance and estimate its magnitude for a simple hull. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGK06: engineering practice (2) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) |
Aerofoil poject |
Apply the concepts of lift, drag and moment to a flying aircraft, and therefore determine its stability in flight. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Glider |
Calculate the performance of an aircraft from a knowledge of its aerodynamics, and the propulsion. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Glider |
Analyse simple compressible flow situations in order to determine maximum flow rate, pressures etc. Understand the equations that describe shock waves and be able to analyse simple situations. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
No related assessments |
• Apply standard methods in order to determine the loads and pressures on bluff bodies such as buildings. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGA07: environment and sustainability (0) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGK06: engineering practice (2) ENGK07: societal roles and obligations (1) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP05: extent of applicable codes (4) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) UOA_6: Social and Environmental Responsiblities (1) |
No related assessments |
Derive the Betz equation for the idealised performance of a wind turbine, and understand the concept of Blade Element Theory, to be able to carry out preliminary sizing. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (4) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (2) ENGA07: environment and sustainability (0) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (4) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (4) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (4) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) UOA_6: Social and Environmental Responsiblities (1) |
No related assessments |
Coursework
Coursework 30% consists of: 10% Assignment (Kingan), 15% CFD modelling project and laboratory (Sharma), 5% Glider competition (Flay)
Exam rules
Final examination 70%: Closed book, restricted calculator.
Inclusive learning
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.
Other assessment rules
Labs:
Aerofoil, Week 3, Times as per SSO, Location: 402-220, City MDLS
Monoplane, Week 10, Times as per SSO, Location: 901-521, NM Wind Tunnel
Assignment:
Starts week 1, Due 12noon Friday Week 5 (05 April) to SSS.
Aerofoil Project (CFD and Laboratory):
Starts week 3, Due 12noon Friday Week 7 (03 May) to SSS.
Glider competition:
Starts week 9, Fly-off 12–3 pm Friday Week 12 (07 June), Rec Centre
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