Gas Dynamics (ME441) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Gas Dynamics ME441 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
AE307
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Students are expected to understand basic laws and principles relevant to the subject and to be able to apply them to a variety of compressible flow. 2. To introduce basic properties of compressible flows, fundamental laws and principles those are important in the analysis of the compressible flows. 3. To render thoroughly capable of applying these laws and principles for the analysis of compressible flows. 4. To help the development of the engineering skills of the students.
Course Content Sıkıştırılabilir akış dinamiği ve termodinamiği, bir boyutlu isentropik akış, lüleler, difüzörler, normal ve eğik şoklar, sürtünme ve ısıtma ile akış, iki boyutlu Prandtl-Meyer akışı ve karakteristik yöntemi, genel gaz dinamik akışı için bilgisayar çözümleri.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Fundamental Concepts and Laws
2 Fundamental Concepts and Laws
3 Basic Properties of Steady One Dimensional Compressible Flows
4 Basic Properties of Steady One Dimensional Compressible Flows
5 Adiabatıc Flow in Variable Area Cross Sections
6 Adiabatıc Flow in Variable Area Cross Sections
7 Stationary Normal Shock Waves
8 Stationary Normal Shock Waves
9 Moving Normal Shock Waves
10 Oblique Shock Waves
11 Steady One Dımensional Frictional Flows
12 Nonadiabatic Flows
13 Nonadiabatic Flows
14 Jet Systems

Sources

Course Book 1. Compressible Fluid Flow, P. H. Oosthuizen and W. E. Carscallen McGraw-Hill, 1997.
2. Compressible Fluid Dynamics with PC Applications, B. K. Hodge

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments 5 2 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 15 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 150