Module Details
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Title AERODYNAMICS
Code AERO316
Coordinator Dr S Timme
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Sebastian.Timme@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

The module aims to help the student to develop the ability to understand qualitatively and to predict quantitatively the flow over an aerofoil at all speeds, and the flow over simple wings.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of the module the students will be able to apply the appropriate aerodynamic theory depending on the flow conditions and assess the limitations of the data with reference to the limitations of the methods applied.

(LO2) On successful completion of the module the students will be able to analyse aerofoils for their aerodynamic characteristics.

(LO3) On successful completion of the module the students will be able analyse simple wings for their aerodynamic characteristics

(LO4) On successful completion of the module the students should have strengthened reporting skills and use the accepted technical language accordingly.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) IT skills

(S4) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

Flow Modelling and Conservation Laws - Navier-Stokes equations, Euler equations, Laplace equation, Aerodynamic Hierarchy Potential Flow Theory - Laplace equation, velocity potential function, stream function, vorticity, Bernoulli's equation, irrotational flow, circulation Thin Aerofoil Theory - circulation theory of lift, lift, drag and moments on aerofoils , aerodynamic centre, centre of pressure , compressibility correction Shock/Expansion Theory - oblique shock wave, Prandtl-Meyer expansion Boundary Layers - separation, pressure gradients, laminar and turbulent. Lifting Line Theory - flow over finite wings.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 – Online smart lecture
Description: Shorter lectures to introduce and explain the material, delivered through Zoom or Teams, supplemented by asynchronous material (e.g. worked examples)
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lecture notes are uploaded to Canvas

Teaching Method 2 – Online Laboratory Work, with remote support through Zoom/Teams
Description: Computer exercises using MATLAB and XFOIL
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Handouts uploaded to Canvas

All learning and teaching methods are fully flexible either as (a) hybrid with online smart synchronous lectures, asynchronous material and small-group face-two-face on-campus support sessions, (b) fully online or (c) fully on-campus face-two-face.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

     6

     30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Mid-module class-test in inter-semester assessment period to cover Sem 1 material  120 minutes    50       
Various quizzes and tests in Canvas every 3 weeks      0       
Written Exam Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  120 minutes    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             

Recommended Texts
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