SG2219 Advanced Compressible Flows 7.5 credits
The course aims to give the student knowledge about advanced topics in compressible flow in areas which are important for students who aim at a career within aeronautical, aerospace or combustion engineering.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course mainly deals with the following four topics:
- Laminar compressible boundary layers
- Thermodynamics for hypersonic applications
In addition a topic of current interest in compressible flow will be covered. The chosen topic is specific for each course round. Possible topics are, e.g.
- Detonation and deflagration waves
- Kinetic gas theory
- Propagation of shock waves
Each part is covered in about 12h lectures/seminars. Parts of the course are closely related to research projects at KTH Mechanics.
Intended learning outcomes
After this course the students should, depending on which topics are treated, be able to:
a) understand how a viscous boudary layer develope at high mach numbers and calculate the velocity and temperature fields.
b) calculate shock-wave propagation in two dimensions
c) understand the coupling between chemical reactions and flow in a gas.
d) extend the thermodynamic concepts to high temperatures
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course is suitable for students in Engineering physics, Mechanical engineering and Vehicle- and Maritime engineering in the fourth year with interest in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics as well as for students in e.g. the international masters program in engineering mechanics. The course is given during period 1 and 2.
English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
SG2215 Compressible flow
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM2 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Assignments (1,5+1,5 hp), exam (4,5 hp). (Period 1, 3,5 hp och period 2, 4 hp.)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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