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 2017-18 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 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
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.

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

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

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

Syllabus
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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 g radients, laminar and turbulent. 

Lifting Line Theory - flow over finite wings

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures to introduce and explain the material, classroom exercises

Lecture notes are uploaded to Vital

Laboratory Work - Computer exercises using MATLAB and XFOIL

Handouts uploaded to Vital

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 48
Lectures to introduce and explain the material, classroom exercises
    6
Computer exercises using MATLAB and XFOIL
    54
Timetable (if known) Lecture notes are uploaded to Vital
  		    Handouts uploaded to Vital
  		     
Private Study 96
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  180  Semester 1  100  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written Exam There is no reassessment opportunity, year 3 module Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
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mark		 Resit/resubmission
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Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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