MEM 320/601

Spring 2014-15

B. Farouk

Drexel University
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

MEM 320/001
Fluid Dynamics
Spring 2014-15

Last Revised: 04/01/15

Catalog Description:

Covers equation of motion for compressible flow; static, total, and stagnation concepts; onedimensional isentropic, normal shock, including Fanno and Rayleigh flows and choked flow;
two-dimensional supersonic flow, including Prandtl-Meyer flow and oblique shocks; analysis
and design of compressible flow devices, including supersonic nozzles, diffusers, wind tunnels,
inlets, and combustors
Prerequisite(s)MEM 220
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide Mechanical Engineering students in their junior year with the
fundamentals of gas dynamics principle. The emphasis is on understanding the physical
principles and applying them to solve simplified engineering problems involving high-speed gas
motion. Specific objectives are:
1. Develop the ability to apply mass, momentum, and energy conservation equations to the
analysis of fluids.
2. Understand the assumptions associated with incompressible flow and their limitations in
analyzing compressible flow.
3. Determine from the flow conditions when compressibility must be accounted for to
analyze the fluid motion.
4. Determine when a shock wave will develop in a flow and analyze the flow conditions
upstream and downstream of normal and oblique shocks.
5. Analyze isentropic compression and expansion processes.
6. Understand the operation of supersonic nozzles and diffusers.
Topics Covered
1. Equation of motion for compressible flow;
2. Static, total, and stagnation concepts
3. One-dimensional isentropic, normal shock
4. Two-dimensional supersonic flow

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5. Analysis and design of compressible flow devices

Textbook:

Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, 2nd Edition

R. D. Zucker and O. Biblarz, Wiley, ISBN: 0-53-495319-0

Instructor:
Professor Bakhtier (Baki) Farouk
Office: Bldg. 4, Room 170D Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Tu)
Telephone: 215 895 2287
e-mail: bfarouk@coe.drexel.edu
URL address: http://httpsrv.irt.drexel.edu/faculty/farouk/
Teaching Assistant:
Mr. Wangshu Wei
Office: Randell 324
Hours: 10:30 am 2:30 pm (W)
Telephone: 215 895 1909
e-mail: ww345@drexel.edu
Meeting time and place: 8:00 am 9:20 am (Tu, Th)
Randell 326
Grading Policy:
Quizzes
Midterm
Final
Attendance/
Class participation

32.0 %
31.0%
32.0%

In-class 15 minute quizzes

In-class Midterm Exam (Week 6)
In-class Final Exam (Final Examinations Week)

5.0%

Homework will be assigned and discussed weekly.

Policy on missed quizzes and midterm:
No make-up quizzes and/or midterm are given
In case you miss any quiz /midterm examination, valid reasons and proof for the absence
must be provided within 7 days so that the missed portion of the grade can be reallocated
to the remaining quiz and/or examination.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance at each class is highly recommended; students will be responsible for all
material covered during lectures. Textbook and notebooks should be brought to each class.

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Course Outline
Week/days
3/31, 4/02

Text
Ch.
1,2

Topics
Introduction: review of thermodynamic laws;
perfect vs. real gases; entropy, control mass and
control volume analyses.

2
4/07, 4/09

Ch.
2, 3

3
4/14, 4/16
4
4/21, 4/23

Ch.
3, 4
Ch.
4,5

Continuity, energy, and momentum equations.

Second law, entropy, and stagnation properties.
QUIZ 1
Introduction to compressible flows

5
4/28, 4/30

Ch.
5

Isentropic flow through varying-area ducts

6
5/05, 5/07

Ch.
5

Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-5)

Isentropic flow through varying-area ducts

5/12, 5/14

Ch.
6

Standing normal shocks

8
5/19, 5/21

Ch.
7

9
5/26, 5/28

Ch.
8

Converging-diverging nozzles, moving shocks,

oblique shocks. Flow at corners
QUIZ 3
Isentropic gas expansion (Prandtl-Meyer
Expansion Waves)

10
6/02, 6/04

Ch.
9
Ch.
10

11
Final

Sound speed, Mach number, shock wave

propagation
Shock cones, stagnation relations.
QUIZ 2

QUIZ 4
Fanno Flow
Rayleigh Flow
TBA

WHERE DOES MEM 320 FIT?

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The course introduces the students to the equations of motion for compressible flow;
static, total, and stagnation concepts; one-dimensional isentropic, normal shock,
including Fanno and Rayleigh flows and choked flow; two-dimensional supersonic flow,
including Prandtl-Meyer flow and oblique shocks; analysis and design of compressible
flow devices, including supersonic nozzles, diffusers, wind tunnels, inlets, and
combustors
MEM 320 supports ABET criteria 3 a-k and contributes to the MEM educational
objectives.
RELATION TO ABET CRITERIA 3 OUTCOMES:
0 = No content; 1 = Some content; 2 = Significant content

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Outcomes a - k

a. An ability to apply
knowledge of
MEM
320/601 science
mathematics,
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2014-15
and engineering

Content
2

Explanation

This course requires the

students to extend their
knowledge of
incompressible flows to
high-speed compressible
flows and develop, apply
and hone their knowledge
of fluid dynamics using
mathematical analyses.
The students learn how to
apply and synthesize their
knowledge of fluid
mechanics, mathematics,
science, and engineering.
Real-world examples and
experimental data involving
shock waves and their
associated temperature,
pressure, velocity jumps
are provided.
This course requires the
student to use the course
material to design a
supersonic nozzle
(converging-diverging)
given input parameters.
NA

b. An ability to design
and conduct
experiments as well as
to analyze and
interpret data

c. An ability to design a
system, component or
process to meet
desired needs

d. An ability to function
on multidisciplinary
teams
e. An ability to identify,
formulate and solve
engineering problems

f. An understanding of
professional and
ethical responsibility

g. An
ability
to
communicate
effectively
h. The broad education
necessary to
understand the impact
of engineering
solutions in a
global/societal context

The impact of high-speed

flows on the environment
(e.g., sonic boom),
economy, and society are
addressed.

i. A recognition of the
need for and an ability
to engage in lifelong
learning
j. A knowledge of
contemporary issues

NA

Evidence

Homework,
Exams,
B. Farouk

In-class examples
involving shuttle
reentry and rocket
propulsion are
discussed.
Homework,
In-class problems

NA

The problems discussed

Homework,
require students to identify, Exams
formulate and solve
engineering problems,
specifically as they pertain
to compressible flows.
This is emphasized as part of Classroom
the
discussion
engineers overall
esp. with respect to
responsibility.
safety; NASA
examples provided
In-class discussions.
In-class
discussions
In-class discussion
of environmental
issues, safety
issues, and
importance of
compressible flows
for high speed
transport.
NA

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Environmental & real-world

issues that affect society

NASA examples
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RELATION TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

0 = No content; 1 = Some content; 2 = Significant content
Objective
1. To deliver a comprehensive mechanical
engineering curriculum which
emphasizes both the foundations and
breadth of the mechanical engineering
profession
2. To provide an education that equips
students with the tools necessary to
become successful mechanical
engineers based on their Co-op
experience, strong communication skills
and awareness for the need of
continuous professional development.
3. To provide an education that will allow
mechanical engineering students to
understand the social, economic,
environmental, political and ethical
importance of their future profession.
4. To provide mechanical engineering
students with a thorough understanding
of impact of mechanical engineers and
the mechanical engineering profession
in the development, implementation and
creation of future technology

Content
Explanation
2
This constitutes a direct
application of
compressible, fluid
mechanics and
calculations required to
understand shock waves
and compressible flows.
1
The students are taught
how to compute pressure,
velocity, temperature,
entropy changes
associated with shock
waves with real-world
examples.
1
In-class discussion on
unique engineering design
requirements imposed by
compressible fluid effects.
1

In-class discussion of
high-speed civil transport
and other compressible
flow situations.

Evidence
Homework, examinations,
classroom discussions.

In-class examples,
Homework

In-class lecture and

discussion

In-class discussions

CONTRIBUTION TOPROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:

MEM 320 introduces students the foundation of high-speed aerodynamics and prepares
them for design, research and/or management responsibilities in any industry that deals
with high-speed fluid flow.

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