15AN32T: Basic Aerodynamics Aero 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Basic Aerodynamics detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Aeronautical Engineering (AE), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15AN32T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

For all other aero 3rd sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Aero 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for basic aerodynamics is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Knowledge of basic Fluid Mechanics, Maths & Science

Course Objectives:

1. It aims at enabling the student to understand basic concepts of aerodynamics.

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT I:THE ATMOSPHER CO1 5 Hrs

The atmosphere: Relevance to Aerodynamics, Introduction to the atmosphere, various layers of Atmosphere ,Explanation of various layers of atmosphere with respect to variation of temperature, Pressure and density with change in altitude
Explanation of the diagram showing variation of temperature, pressure, density, relative Humidity and viscosity of air with change in altitude ,Physical properties of air Fluid pressure, Composition of air: Explanation of constituents of air using tabular Standard Atmosphere: Explanation of standard atmosphere, International Standard Atmosphere(ISA),Temperature:Pressure .

UNIT II: BEHAVIOUR OF AIR CO2 8Hrs

Speed of sound ,Bernoulli’s Equation and Equation of continuity, Dynamic pressure ,static pressure, total pressure, Explanation of total pressure in terms of dynamic and static pressure, Air Speed and Ground Speed, Methods of measuring Air speed
Pitot static tube: General features, Types of Pitot tubes in use, location,AIR SPEED TERMINOLOGY: Indicated air speed(IAS), Calibrated Air Speed (CAS), Equivalent
Air Speed (EAS), True Air Speed (TAS),The venturi tube: variation of pressure ,speed, across venturi tube

UNIT III: THEORY OF LIFT CO3 10Hrs

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UNIT IV:LOW SPEED AEROFOIL CO4 10Hrs

Introduction and general requirements of aerofoil, Aerofoil terminology, explanation of a typical aerofoil with diagram, Forces acting on an aerofoil- Explanation with diagram ,Types of Aero foils:, Different aerofoil sections- diagrams
, Centre of pressure(CP), Aerodynamic centre, pitching moment, Finite wing terminology ,Aspect ratio
Factors affecting the performance of the aerofoil -RAF 15,Clark Y,NACA-4 digit and 5 digit series, Pressure distribution around an aerofoil, Sweep back wings ,Effect of sweep back on stalling, Drag, components of total drag-zero lift drag, lift dependant drag-stalling effects
Simple problem based on above topic

UNIT V: HIGH LIFT DEVICE CO5 9Hrs

Introduction to high lift devices, Flaps, purpose of flaps, action of the flaps, effect of flaps and slats on lift, Types off flap- plain/camber, split ,tap ,slotted, double slotted, Fowler, Principle of operation of SLATS, automatic Slots, use of slots

UNIT VI: HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS CO6 10Hrs

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TEXT BOOKS

1. Wg Cdr(Retd) DP Sabharwal Basic Aerodynamics.
2. Lalit Gupta &Dr O.P Sharma Fundamental of flight (Basic Aerodynamics)

Reference Books:

1. Anderson, J.D., ‘Introduction to Flight’, McGraw-Hill, 1995
2. Kermode, A.C., ‘Flight without Formulae’, McGraw-Hill, 1997
3. Kermode, A.C., ‘Mechanics of Flight ‘

LIST OF SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/airplane/bga.html
2. http://www.slideshare.net/nvinvikvaw/basic-aerodvnamics
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerodvnamics

Suggested List of Student Activities:

Note: the following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any one)

1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or any other similar activity related to the course and before conduction, get it approved from concerned Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1. Build an aerofoil using cardboard and see how air flows around it and make a report
2. Make a paper plane and by varying the angle of attack of wing ,see how it effects the flight and make a report
3. Do a case study on how shockwave forms on supersonic flight and make a hand written report

Course Delivery:

• The course will be delivered through lectures and Power point presentations/ Video
• Teachers can prepare or download ppt of different topics in Aeronautical engineering application, can prepare alternative slides.

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Explain the various layers of atmosphere
2. Draw a neat graphical representation showing the variation of temp, press, rel density, of air with change of altitude from msl to exosphere
3. Define static pressure, dynamic pressure, how it is used OR# Briefly explain various types of airspeeds
4. Explain the working of pitot static tube with a neat sketch and its application OR Explain the working of venture meter with a neat sketch where it is used

Model Question Paper:

PART-A

(Each questions carries 5 marks)

1. Draw a neat graphical representation showing the variation of temp, pressure, relative density, of air with change of altitude from msl to exosphere
2. Explain Various Air Speed Terminology Used In Aviation Field
3. What is a Standard Atmosphere as defined By ICAO
4. Explain what is drag/ How does it effect flight of an aircraft?
5. Define Bernoulli’s principle and explain how it provides lift to an aircraft.
6. Explain NACA 4 digit and 5 digit aerofoils.
7. Explain laminar boundary layer and turbulent boundary layer.
8. Distinguish between flaps and slats
9. What is SONIC BOOM? Explain with the help of a diagram

PART-B

(Each questions carries 10 marks)

1. Explain the various layers of atmosphere and the composition of atmospheric air.
2. Explain Various Air Speed Terminology Used In Aviation Field
3. What is winglet? How it reduces wingtip vortex? Explain with diagram
4. Explain with a diagram the wing cross section terminology for an aerofoil
5. What are the various types of airfoil used? Explain briefly with indicated diagram.
6. Briefly describe flow past aerofoil and generation of lift on aerofoil.
7. Compare the common features in flap and slats
8. With the help of diagram illustrate how slat works
9. What is a shock wave? What are the different types of shockwaves that an aircraft can face?
10. What are the problems associated with supersonic flying? Explain briefly

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