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| Name | Title | Credits | School |
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| AENG 410 | Aerodynamics | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Review of basic incompressible and compressible flows, introduction to oblique shock waves, PrandtlMeyer flows. Detailed airfoil analyses including effects on lift and drag of angle of attack, Reynolds number, compressibility. Three-dimensional considerations: qualitative discussion of down-wash and circulation, quantitative aspects of this type of flow. Boundary layer theory: simple ideas, flat plate flows, calculation formulae. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 320 and MENG 340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| AENG 420 | High Speed Flows & Shock Waves | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Introduction to the mechanics and thermodynamics of high-speed compressible flows. Topics covered include one-dimensional equations for compressible flow, normal shock waves, oblique shock waves, quasi-1D flow, transient flow, small perturbation theory, the methods of characteristics, intake and nozzle design for turbojet engines, chemical rockets nozzle design. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequsites: MENG 240, MENG 340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| AENG 463 | Propulsion | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Review of fluid mechanics principles including shock wave. Details of air-breathing propulsion including analysis of diffusers and nozzles, compressors and turbines, and combustion processes. Matching of components is treated in depth. Over-all vehicle analysis treating turbojet, turbofans, turboprops, ram-jets. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MENG 340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| AENG 490 | Flight Vehicle Design | 4 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Actual optimum design of an airplane meeting the specifications of load (number of passengers and/or weight of cargo), range, field length, and cruising speed. The course proceeds step by step to calculate all the design characteristics: wing sweepback, thickness ration, wing loading, thrust loading, takeoff weight, drag, range, direct operating cost. Many of these factors are varied in order to optimize the cost. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals to perform preliminary design of a jet transport that will draw significantly on knowledge and skills acquired in previous coursework. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MENG 340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-1-4 |
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