AEROTHERMODYNAMICS

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About Course

Explore the dynamic and thermal processes that govern the behavior of gases and liquids in motion. This course on aerothermodynamics delves into the principles that combine aerodynamics and thermodynamics, essential for understanding high-speed flight, propulsion systems, and atmospheric re-entry.

What Will You Learn?

  • Fundamentals of aerodynamics and thermodynamics
  • Principles of compressible flow and gas dynamics
  • Behavior of shock waves and expansion waves
  • Effects of high-speed flow on temperature, pressure, and density
  • Design and analysis of propulsion systems
  • Thermal protection strategies for high-speed and re-entry vehicles
  • Practical applications in aerospace engineering and atmospheric science

Course Content

AEROTHERMODYNAMICS
Aerothermodynamics is an interdisciplinary field that merges the principles of aerodynamics and thermodynamics to analyze and predict the behavior of gases and liquids in motion, particularly at high velocities. This course covers a wide range of topics from the basics of fluid flow and heat transfer to complex phenomena such as shock waves and boundary layer interactions. Starting with fundamental concepts, the course advances to cover the critical aspects of compressible flow, including isentropic flows, normal and oblique shock waves, and expansion waves. You will learn how temperature, pressure, and density variations affect aerodynamic performance and thermal loads on structures. The course also emphasizes real-world applications, including the design of jet engines, rockets, and hypersonic vehicles, as well as thermal protection systems for spacecraft re-entry.

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