This course is an introduction to experimental fluid mechanics. Topics include: physical similarity theory that is a theoretical basis of experimental simulation using small-scale models; a wind tunnel that is a device for experimental simulation; design of experimental models; measurement principles of flow quantities, such as force, pressure, velocity, temperature, flow visualization; uncertainty analysis of measured data. The course is suitable for students in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aerospace engineering.
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Theory of Physical Similarity
- 2.1 Similarity and similarity theorem
- 2.2 Derivation of similarity parameters
- 2.3 Dimensional analysis
- 2.4 Applications of similarity theory
- Chapter 3 Wind Tunnels
- 3.1 Basic principle and low speed wind tunnels
- 3.2 Sub / transonic wind tunnels
- 3.3 Super / hypersonic wind tunnels
- 3.4 High enthalpy and hypersonic wind tunnels
- Chapter 4 Experimental Models
- Chapter 5 Flow Measurement
- 5.1 Basics of a measurement system
- 5.2 Aerodynamic force measurement
- 5.3 Pressure measurement
- 5.4 Temperature measurement
- 5.5 Flow velocity measurement
- 5.6 Flow visualization
- Chapter 6 Measurement Uncertainty
- Final Examination
Taught by
Ma Baofeng
