Course Curriculam

Course Code: AERO202 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 5
Course Title Aerodynamics - I

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

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Objectives
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1 1. Perceive the flow around aeronautical vehicles and to understand the concepts of pathlines, streamlines, and vorticity on a physical level.
2 2. Comprehend the principle of elementary flow superposition in a linear incompressible flow.
3 3. Determine aircraft performance by analysing the properties of airfoil geometries and planform forms.
4. Evaluate and design innovative lift-enhancement or drag-reduction devices, as well as to appreciate the directions and promise of future
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aerodynamic technological improvements.

Pre-Requisites : General

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Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage

Descriptors/Topics Continuum and free molecular flows, Aerodynamic force and moments. Lagrangian and
Module I : Eulerian methods, Description of properties in a moving fluid, local and material rate of change. Governing
1 10.00
Introduction equations in fluid mechanics. Streamline, Path-line, Streak-line, Vorticity and circulation. Concept of stagnation
pressure, Pitot static tube, measurement of airspeed, pressure coefficient.
Descriptors/Topics: Condition on velocity for incompressible flow. Laplace's equations. Potential function, stream
Module II:
function. Basic elementary flows: Uniform flows, source flow, Doublet flow and Vortex flow. Superimposition of
2 Incompressible 25.00
elementary flows. Non lifting and lifting flow over a circular cylinder, comparison with real flow over circular
Flow
cylinder. Kutta-Jaukowski theorem, generation of lift.Source Panel method
Module
Descriptors/Topics: Complex potential function, Blasius theorem, principles of conformal transformation, Kutta -
3 III:Conformal 15.00
Joukowski transformation of a circle into flat plate, airfoils and ellipses.
Transformation
Descriptors/Topics: Airfoil geometry and classifications, Airfoil Nomenclature and characteristics, Lift and drag of
airfoils, Stalling, Coefficients for 2-D lifting surfaces, Kutta Condition, Kelvin’s Circulation theorem, Thin airfoil
Module IV:
theory for symmetrical airfoil and cambered airfoil, flapped airfoil, Determination of mean camber line shapes for
4 Incompressible 25.00
uniform and linear distribution of circulation. Description of flow about multi-element airfoils. Lifting Flows over
Flow over Airfoils
Arbitrary Bodies: The Vortex Panel Numerical Method, Modern Low speed airfoils, Real flow over the airfoils.
High lift devices and use of control surfaces.
Module Descriptors/Topics: Downwash and induced drag, Biot-Savart’s law and Helmholtz’s theorem, Prandtl’s classical
V:Incompressible lifting line theory, fundamental equations. Elliptic lift distribution, general lift distribution, effect of aspect ratio,
5 25.00
Flow over Finite Lifting Surface theory, Formation Flying, Ground effect.Wing Planform variations, Forward and aft swept wings,
Wings Flow field of delta wing. Sample calculation of lift and drag on delta plan forms.

Course Learning Outcomes :

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1 Restate the fundamentals of fluid dynamics and fluid governing equations.
2 Recognize flow behaviors over the lifting and non-lifting bodies in the potential flow.
3 Analyze aerodynamic characteristics over the lifting bodies.
4 : Explain and apply complex algebra and conformal mapping to calculate the net force and circulation on the airfoil.
5 Summarize thin airfoil theory and apply it to find the lift coefficients for the symmetrical and cambered airfoils.
6 Explain the Prandtl’s lifting line theory for finite wing and find the lift and drag coefficients for finite wings.
7 Compare the lift characteristics for a finite wing to that of an airfoil.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

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The class will be taught using audio, visual aids. Session Plan / course-material uploading, Classroom teaching associatedwithassignments,
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aerodynamicsLab experiments & Report preparation, quiz, viva-voce and evaluation. Lectures will be delivered by Industry expert

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 80.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

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1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal CLASS TEST 10.00
4 Internal CLASS QUIZ 10.00
5 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
6 Internal Viva 5.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 20.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 External EXPERIMENT 30.00
3 External VIVA VOCE 30.00
4 Internal PERFORMANCE 15.00
5 Internal PRACTICAL / LAB RECORDS 10.00
6 Internal VIVA VOCE 10.00

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable :

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1 • Wind tunnel as a tool, their classification, uses and applications.
2 • Experiments on Reynold's apparatus
3 • Use of Pitot - static tube and Anemometer for measuring velocity.
4 • Measurement of pressure gradient along a wind tunnel
5 • Pressure distribution over a 2D cylinder.
6 • Measurement of Drag of a 2D cylinder by Jone's Wake Survey method.
7 • Measurement of velocity profile in favorable and adverse pressure gradient
8 • Smoke visualization over cylinder / airfoils.
9 • Pressure distribution over symmetrical and cambered airfoil
10 • Flow Visualization over delta wing using tufts.
11 • Flow visualization over road vehicle using tufts.

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 3
SN. PSDA Point
1 (i) To compare the aerodynamic characteristics of NACA 4 digit and 5 digit aerofoil
2 (ii) Determine the aerodynamic characteristics of an aerofoil using Vortex Panel Method
3 (iii) Development of code for Source Panel Method.

Text & References :

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• John D. Anderson Jr., “Fundamentals of
1 Book
Aerodynamics”, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill
• E.L. Houghton & P.W. Carpenter,
2 Book
“Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”
• Bansal R. K., “A Textbook of Fluid
3 Book
Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”