Introduction to tensors – Kinematics – Governing equations – Kelvin’s theorem – Potential flow – Uniqueness and Kutta condition – Foundations of panel methods – Airfoils – Thin Airfoil Theory: Forces and moments on airfoil, flaps – Finite Wings: Prandtl lifting line theory, Induced drag, El- liptic lift distribution – 3D panel methods – Viscous Incompressible Flows: Prandtl boundary layer equation, Similarity solutions, Flow separation and stall – Introduction to turbulence – Turbulent boundary layer – Viscous-inviscid coupling – High lift devices – Swept wing – Delta wing.
Same as Reference
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Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1: Identify and formulate the correct set of assumptions and boundary conditions for aerody- namic force calculations for incompressible flow.
CO2: Apply analytical methods based on potential flow theory to estimate the aerodynamic force on finite wings in incompressible flow.
CO3: Develop numerical algorithms based on panel methods for aerodynamic analysis of simple configurations.
CO4: Use boundary layer theory to estimate viscous drag on simple configurations and apply corrections to potential flow based methods.