Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Mehmet KAYA

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Can be comprehend basic properties of compressible flows, related basic concepts and principles.
2) Can be apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
3) Can solve the flow problems in converging nozzles at high speed flows.
4) Can be solve flow problems in narrowing-expanding channels.
5) Can be analyze the situations related to the formation of shock waves.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	High
	4	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	High
	5	Low	Low	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Steady one-dimensional compressible flows properties, sonic wave, isentropic flows in variable crosssection (nozzle, difuser). Frictionless and non-adibatic flows in constant cross-section channels. Normal shock waves, oblique shock waves. Reflection and convergence of oblique shock waves. Expansions waves in nozzles and difusers. General flows. Little perturbation flows. Introduction to characteristic method.

Weekly Schedule

1) BASIC CONCEPTS AND LAWS: Definitions, Classification of flows, Mass balance, First and second laws of Newton.
2) BASIC CONCEPTS AND LAWS: First and second laws of Thermodynamics, stagnation, sonic velocity, Mach number.
3) BASIC PROPERTIES OF STEADY AND ONE DIMENSIONAL COMPRESSIBLE FLOWS: Derivative of basic balances for ideal gases as Mach Number function. Total balances as a Mach Number function.
4) ADIABATIC FLOWS IN VARIABLE CROSS-SECTION: Frictionless flows. Flows of ideal fluids, Term of referance and usage of isentropic tables.
5) ADIABATIC FLOWS IN VARIABLE CROSS-SECTION: Flows in difusers and nozzles.
6) STAGNANT NORMAL SHOCK WAVES: Analysis of stagnanat normal shock waves for fluids and ideal gases. Usage of normal shock waves table.
7) STAGNANT NORMAL SHOCK WAVES: Stagnant shock waves in nozzles. Wind tunnels.
8) DYNAMIC NORMAL SHOCK WAVES: Analysis of dynamic normal shock waves.
9) Mid-term exam.
10) OBLIQUE SHOCK WAVES: Analysis of oblique shock waves, ideal gases tables and reading of graphics for oblique shock waves
11) STEADY ONE DIMENSIONAL FRICTIONAL FLOWS (FANNO FLOWS) : Derivative of thermodynamics formulas, Usage of fanno curves and tables for ideal gases.
12) NON-ADIABATIC FLOWS (RAYLEIGH FLOWS): Derivative of thermodynamics formulas, Usage of Rayleigh curves and tables for ideal gases.
13) NON-ADIABATIC FLOWS (RAYLEIGH FLOWS): Derivative of thermodynamics formulas, Usage of Rayleigh curves and tables for ideal gases.
14) JET SYSTEMS: Rockets and jet motors.
15) JET SYSTEMS: Rockets and jet motors.
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)