ME 446 Compressible Flow

Introduction to compressible flow (gas dynamics). Isentropic flow in varying area ducts (nozzles, diffusers). Adiabatic flow in constant area ducts with friction. Frictionless flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer. Normal, oblique, and moving shock waves. Detonation and deflagration. Applications.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: ME 322, EAS 361.