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FSD3121 Flow Acoustics II 9.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSD3121 (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The fundamental equations of fluid mechanics. Reciprocity. General solutions to the inhomogeneous wave equation. Compact Greens functions. Acoustic energy. Aerodynamic sound in unbounded flows. Sound generation in a fluid with rigid boundaries. Sound generation in a fluid with flexible boundaries. Interaction of sound with solid structures. Resonant and unstable systems.

Intended learning outcomes

Students graduating from the course should:

  • How a good understanding of the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics

  • Be able to derive and describe assumptions and limitations for

  • Lighthills equation (LE)   

  • Ffowcs-William Hawkings equation (FWHE)

  • Vortex-sound theory (VST)

  • Know about the use of LE, FWHE and VST to model and analyse aeroacoustic problems

  • Understand the modelling of flow induced vibrations

  • Understand network models for flow ducts and the modelling of whistling via linear stability analysis

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

SG2215 Kompressibel strömning, SG3112 Turbulens, SD1120 Ljud och vibrationer.

Recommended prerequisites

SG2215 Kompressibel strömning, SG3112 Turbulens, SD1120 Ljud och vibrationer

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • TENA - Written exam, 9.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Oral examination

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Mats E G Åbom (matsabom@kth.se)

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering