KALAIGNAR KARUNANIDHI INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY
Class

KANNAMPALAYAM, COIMBATORE-641 402.

V Sem/III Year B.E AERONAUTICAL
Date :
ENGINEERING

10.10.2015

:
Subject Code AE 6503
Time
180 Min
:
Subject Title AERODYNAMICS II
Marks 100
:
Part- A
Answer all the questions
10 x 2 = 20 Marks
1
Illustrate Prandtl-Meyer expansion round a convex corner with a neat sketch.
2
Bring out any two important differences between shock waves and expansion waves in
a supersonic flow
3
Define Fanno flow and Fanno line
4
Give the general potential equation
5
List out the practical application of linearized two-dimensional supersonic theory
6
How lift and drag varies with the angle of attack for a supersonic profile?
7
Define lower critical Mach number
8
Distinguish between indraft and induction tunnel
9
What are the advantages and limitations of Shock tube?
10 What is meant by tip effect?
Part-B
Answer all the questions
5 x 16 = 80 Marks
11 (a) (i) Derive the Linearized two-dimensional supersonic flow theory (8)
(ii) Write short notes on (i) Mach waves (ii) Mach angle (8)
(OR)
(b) Derive expression for the lift and drag coefficients of a diamond aerofoil using linear
Theory (16)
Using the results of linearized theory, calculate the lift and wave drag coefficient for
an
infinitely thin flat plate in a Mach number 2.6, Free stream at angles of attack of
=5o, =15o
12 (a) (i) Based on small perturbation theory, derive the linearized the linearized velocity
potential equation for compressible flow (10)
(ii) Based on the above equation establish the Prandtl-Glauert rule (6)
(OR)
(b) (i) Briefly explain the lift, Drag, pitching moment and centre of pressure of
supersonic
profiles (8)
(ii) Explain the Prandtl-Meyer expansion round a convex corner with a neat sketch
(8)
13 (a) (i) Explain with neat sketch about the shock induced seperation. (8)
(ii) Briefly explain the characteristics and features of swept wings (8)
(OR)
(b) (i) Briefly explain the effects of thickness, camber and aspect ratio over the
performance of wings in high speed flows (16)
14 (a) Briefly explain the various optical methods of flow visualization (16)
(OR)
(b) (i) What conditions favour detachment of shock waves in supersonic flows over
solid bodies? (8)
(ii) A flat plate size 1 m * 0.5 is tested at 1500 Kmph at the freestream pressure

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pressure of 0.8 MPa

and temperature 30 C at an angle of attack of 5 degree. Using linear theory
estimate the lift and
drag (8)
(a) Explain the working principle of shock tube with necessary sketches on pressure
variation in the tube. What are the advantages and limitations on the operations of a
shock tube? (16)
(OR)
(b) An aircraft flying at a Mach number 1.3 at an altitude 16000 m (p=0.15 bar, T =
216 K). The compression in its engine is partly achieved by a normal shock wave
standing at the entry of its diffuser. Determine immediately downstream of the shock.
(a) Mach number (b) Temperature of the air (c) Pressure of the air (d) Change in
entropy across the shock wave (16)