ME EN 510
Compressible Fluid Flow
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
One-dimensional analysis of compressible flow with area change, friction, heat transfer, shock waves, and combined effects, including experimental methods.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1.5
Other Prerequisites
Me En 312 or equivalent
Title
Characteristics of Various Flows
Learning Outcome
Understand characteristics of isentropic flow, normal shock waves, oblique shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer flow, Fanno (friction) flow, Rayleigh (heat transfer) flow, and multidimensional flow.
Title
Governing Equations and Basic Principles for Compressibility
Learning Outcome
Understand how to start from governing equations and basic principles to solve problems where it is desired to account for compressibility.
Title
Concepts for Solving and Analyzing Compressibility Problems
Learning Outcome
Learn concepts needed to solve and analyze problems that account for compressibility in both internal and external flow applications.
Title
Applications, Problem Solving, and Analyzation of Results
Learning Outcome
Discover applications where compressibility is important, how to solve problems, and analyze results. Communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
