TMMV01 Aerodynamics, ECTS-points
/AERODYNAMIK/

Advancement level:
C

Aim:
The course gives an introduction aerodynamics. The purpose is to increase the understanding and interest of aerodynamics and demonstrate the need for mathematical tools in the analysis.

Prerequisites:
Analysis, Algebra, Physics (thermodynamics) and Mechanics and Fluid mechanics.

Supplementary courses:
Applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

Course organization:
The course is organised with lectures, exercises, laboratory course and project work.

Course content:
Introduction. Basic equations, e g Navier-Stokes equations, equation of continuity, energy equation. Flow about a body. Aerodynamic characteristics of aerofoils. The dynamics of viscous fluids. Incompressible and compressible flow. Airfoils in compressible flow. Boundary layer flow. Viscous effects and secondary flows.

Course literature:
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics: John D Andersson, Jr, McGraw-Hill.

LAB1Labratory work
UPG1
TEN1Written examination
Course language is Swedish.