08aa504 Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
08aa504 Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
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Energy and momentum equations of compressible fluid flows - Stagnation states, Mach waves and Mach cone - Effect of Mach number on compressibility - Isentropic flow through variable area ducts - Nozzle and Diffusers -Use of Gas tables. UNIT II FLOW THROUGH DUCTS 9
Flow through constant area ducts with heat transfer (Rayleigh flow) and Friction (Fanno flow) Variation of flow properties - Use of tables and charts - Generalised gas dynamics. UNIT III NORMAL AND OBLIQUE SHOCKS 9
Governing equations - Variation of flow parameters across the normal and oblique shocks Prandtl Meyer relations - Use of table and charts - Applications. UNIT IV JET PROPULSION 9
Theory of jet propulsion - Thrust equation - Thrust power and propulsive efficiency - Operation principle, cycle analysis and use of stagnation state performance of ram jet, turbojet, turbofan and turbo prop engines Aircraft combustors. UNIT V SPACE PROPULSION 9
Types of rocket engines - Propellants - Ignition and combustion - Theory of rocket propulsion Performance study - Staging - Terminal and characteristic velocity - Applications - Space flights. TUTORIALS: 15 TOTAL: 60 Text Books 1. S.M. Yahya, Fundamentals of Compressible Flow with Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion (SI Units) Revised Third Edition, New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2003. 2. E. Rathakrishnan, Gas Dynamics, Prentice-Hall of India, Second Edition, 2008. 3. Babu V., Fundamentals of gas dynamics, First Edition, Ane Books Publishers. 2008.
Referene Books 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. P.Hill and C. Peterson, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion", Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1992. N.J. Zucrow, Aircraft and Missile Propulsion, Vol. I & II , John Wiley , 1975. N.J. Zucrow, Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines, John Wiley, New York, 1970. Anderson J.D., Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective, Third Edition, McGraw Hill International, 2003. John(J) and Keith(T), Gas Dynamics. Pearson Education (P) Ltd, Fourth Edition, 2006.