Mechanics Of Compressible Flow

3 credits · Graduate Programs

One-dimensional steady and unsteady motion with application to the analysis of supersonic nozzles, diffusers, flow in conduits with Friction, shock tubes. Two-dimensional flow of ideal fluid. Small perturbation theory, method of characteristics with application to design of supersonic nozzles. Waves in two-dimensional flow. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Mechanical Engineering 607 and 595 will not be allowed.