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Gas Dynamics

Code 15245
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Aeronautics and Astronautics
Entry requirements -
Learning outcomes To know the fundamental concepts associated with gas dynamics.
To be able to analyze and calculate adiabatic and isentropic one-dimensional non-transient flow.
To be able to analyze and calculate isentropic one-dimensional flow with area variation.
To be able to analyze and calculate flow with normal shock waves.
To be able to analyze and calculate flow with moving and oblique shockwaves.
To be able to analyze and calculate one-dimensional compressible flow with friction.
To be able to analyze and calculate one-dimensional compressible flow with heat transfer.
To be able to analyze and calculate two-dimensional supersonic flow.
To be able to analyze and calculate transonic flow.
To be able to analyze and calculate hypersonic flow.
Syllabus 1. Fundamental concepts associated with gas dynamics. Mach number. Perfect gases.
2. Adiabatic and isentropic one-dimensional non-transient flow. Mach number dependent relationships. Critical values at the sonic point. Simplified expressions for air.
3. Isentropic one-dimensional flow with area variation. Relationships for perfect gases. Blockage by area variation.
4. Normal shock waves. Mach number dependent relationships. Non-stationary shock waves. Oblique shockwaves.
5. Nozzles and diffusers.
6. One-dimensional compressible flow with friction. Adiabatic flow. Blockage due to friction. Isothermal flow with friction.
7. One-dimensional compressible flow with heat transfer. Blockage due to heat transfer.
8. Two-dimensional supersonic flow.
9. Transonic flow.
10. Hypersonic flow.
Main Bibliography Zucker, R.; Biblarz, O,; Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, John Wiley & Sons
Anderson, J. D. Jr, Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The classes of this curricular unit are of the type theoretical-practical. The theoretical foundations and then practical applications are presented initially, with examples of calculation. Presentations are made using a computer and a video projector. The calculations of the practical component are performed in the blackboard. All documentation is provided to students on an e-learning platform.
Periodic evaluation is based on performing a written test.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-09-17

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