Course Handout

Course details:
Faculty name Mr.M.BENEDICT. M.E.,
Programme B.E (Aeronautical Engineering)
1 Semester 04
Section 01
Course code AE3401
Course title Aerodynamics-1
Pre Request
CE3391&Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
Course
Vision of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering:
2 To prepare technically skilled and competent intellectual professional graduates to meet the challenges
in the Aerospace industry
Mission of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering:
To produce technologically competent graduates to be front-runner in their
M1 profession.
To provide state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories so as to enhance excellence in
M2 teaching and learning process.
3 To provide need-based quality training programmes in the field of the Aerospace
M3 industry.
Enhance the students' sound knowledge in the latest technologies by organizing
M4 technical programs and encouraging students to make them present papers and
participate in technical events.
Programme educational objectives(PEOs):
To employ comprehensive knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering and analytical
PEO1
skills to work towards solving complex problems to excel in the professional career.
To design, analyze and produce cutting edge engineering solutions by employing
PEO2 modern techniques and adhering to moral values for sustainable development.
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To assume global careers and leadership responsibilities through consistent learning
PEO3
with idealistic managerial practices.
Programme outcomes(Pos):
Engineering knowledge - Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
PO1 fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
Problem analysis- Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
5 PO2 engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences
Design/development of solutions - Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
PO3 consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems - Use research-based knowledge and research
PO4 methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
the information to provide valid conclusions
Modern tool usage - Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
PO5 modern engineering and communication tools including prediction and modeling to complex
 engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society - Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
PO6 societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability - Understand the impact of the professional engineering
PO7 solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development
Ethics - Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
PO8 norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work - Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader
PO9 in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
Communication- Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and
P10 write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
P11 engineering and management principles and apply these to one‘s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
Life-long learning - Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
P12
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
 Programme specifics outcomes(PSOs)(if any):

To gather data using modern tools and apply design techniques to develop solutions for
PSO1 challenges in the domain of Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aircraft Structures and Aircraft
Maintenance with professional ethics.
To function as engineering solution providers or entrepreneurs, who are able to manage, innovate,
PSO2 communicate, train and lead a team for continuous improvement.
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Graduate will be able to work as a team member which will be a main requirement in
industry or research organisation or in any business enterprise. This will pave the way
PSO3 for successful career for the graduate and also play a role for the success of the
organisation in which the graduate is employed.
Course outcomes (COs): the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Apply the basics physics for low-speed flows.
Apply the concept of 2D, inviscid incompressible flows in low-speed aerodynamics. CO3: Solve
CO2 lift generation problems using aerofoil theories.
7 Make use of lifting line theory for solving flow properties.
CO3
CO4 Solve the boundary layer equations for a steady, two-dimensional incompressible flow
CO5 Solve the properties of turbulent flow

Correlation of Cos with POs/PSOs

PSO2 PSO3
COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1

CO1 3 2 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 1 3 2 -
8 CO2 3 2 1 1 2 - - - - 1 1 1 3 2 -
CO3 3 3 2 - 2 - - - - 1 1 2 3 1 -

CO4 3 2 1 1 2 - - - - 1 1 1 3 1 -
CO5 3 2 1 1 2 - - - - 1 1 1 3 2 -
CO6 3 3 2 - 3 1 1 2 - 1 1 2 1 3 2

AVG 3 2.3 1.3 1 2 1 1 2 - 1 1 1.5 2.6 1.8 2

3 -High;2 -Medium;1 -Low

 Evaluation Marks Nature of
Duration Date &Time
Component (100) Component
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Assessment Test -1 180 mins 100 Closed Book
As per the Academic
Assessment Test -2 180 mins 100 Schedule/Calendar provided by Closed Book
the University and college
Model Exam 180 mins 100 Closed Book
# To conduct three internal assessment tests (1, 2) and 1 model examination, each with 100 marks
# The total marks obtained in the two assessment tests and 1 model exam put together out of 300, shall be
proportionately reduced for 40 marks and rounded to the nearest integer (This also implies equal weightage to
assessment test 1, assessment test 2, and model exam).
List of teaching–learning pedagogy:
 Lesson Plan and course handout
 Session Plan and session handout
 Open Hours
 Students seminar
1  Poster presentation
0  Content beyond the syllabus
 Collaborative teaching/learning-Ask a group of students to make a joint presentation on a given
topic/to solve a problem jointly
 Assignments/Quiz

Open hour for students:

1  Tuesday (03.30pm to 04.30pm)
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Link address for course materials:
1. www.padipzz.com
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2. www.rejinpaul.com
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3. www.nptel.ac.in
Detail academic calendar of lecture topics (date, topic, learning outcomes of each topic,
1 Related unit of to picture ,total number of lecture in a unit and book/chapter to be read for the
3 topic)(format is provided with example data).Appendix 4.1
Entire syllabus
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Appendix 4.2
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Recommended list of e-books:
 Anderson, J.D., "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics", McGraw Hill Book Co., 2010
 Houghton, E.L., and Caruthers, N.B., "Aerodynamics for Engineering students", Edward Arnold Publishers
Ltd., London, 1989
 Clancey, L J.," Aerodynamics", Pitman, 1986
1  John J Bertin., "Aerodynamics for Engineers", Pearson Education Inc, 2002
5  Kuethe, A.M and Chow, C.Y, “Foundations of Aerodynamics”, Fifth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2000
 Milne Thomson, L.H., "Theoretical Aerodynamics", Macmillan, 1985
 Recommended list of online courses like SWAYYAM/NPTEL/MOOCS etc:
For NPTEL Online Course:
16  Course url: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101/108/101108086/
 Fundamentals of gas dynamics and applications.
Content beyond Syllabus:
 To understand the aerodynamic efficiency.
17  To make the student understand the concept of airfoils and wing fences.

Recommended list of mini projects/projects/technical training etc:

 Span wise projection in the aircraft wing.
18  Chord wise projection in the wing.
 Enhancement of aerodynamic efficiency.
Student’s Presentation:
 Aerodynamics for car.
19  Aerodynamics for buildings.
 Supersonic airfoils.

List of technical trainings

20  CATIA
 ANSYS
Additional information
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anderson, J.D., "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics", McGraw Hill Book Co., 2010
2. Houghton, E.L., and Caruthers, N.B., "Aerodynamics for Engineering students", Edward Arnold
Publishers Ltd., London, 1989.
3. E Rathakrishnan, “Theoretical Aerodynamics”, John Wiley, NJ, 2013
REFERENCES:
1. Clancey, L J.," Aerodynamics", Pitman, 1986
2. John J Bertin., "Aerodynamics for Engineers", Pearson Education Inc, 2002
3. Kuethe, A.M and Chow, C.Y, “Foundations of Aerodynamics”, Fifth Edition, John Wiley & Sons,2000.
4. Milne Thomson, L.H., "Theoretical Aerodynamics", Macmillan, 1985

Note:

BB Black Board FC Flipped Classroom

PPT Power Point Presentation PS Problem Solving
T Text Book R Reference Book
Appendix 4.2
Catalog Description
The course briefs about the importance of aerodynamics in aircraft which states about the principles of
flight speed of aircraft and also the interaction of air over the aircraft. It clearly defines the lift, drag of an
aircraft which are the important terms to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of an aircraft.

Text Books
 Anderson, J.D., "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics", McGraw Hill Book Co., 2010
 Houghton, E.L., and Caruthers, N.B., "Aerodynamics for Engineering students", Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.,
London, 1989

References

 Clancey, L J.," Aerodynamics", Pitman, 1986

 John J Bertin., "Aerodynamics for Engineers", Pearson Education Inc, 2002
 Kuethe, A.M and Chow, C.Y, “Foundations of Aerodynamics”, Fifth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
 Milne Thomson, L.H., "Theoretical Aerodynamics", Macmillan, 1985
Course Content

UNIT I- INTRODUCTION TO LOW-SPEED FLOW 9 lecture hours

Euler equation, incompressible Bernoulli’s equation. circulation and vorticity, green’s lemma and Stoke’s
theorem, barotropic flow, kelvin’s theorem, streamline, stream function, irrotational flow, potential function,
Equipotential lines, elementary flows and their combinations.
UNIT II- TWO-DIMENSIONAL INVISCID INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW 9 lecture hours
Ideal Flow over a circular cylinder, D’Alembert’s paradox, magnus effect, Kutta Joukowski’s theorem, starting
vortex, Kutta condition, real flow over smooth and rough cylinder.
UNIT III -AIRFOIL THEORY 9 lecture hours
Cauchy-Riemann relations, complex potential, methodology of conformal transformation, KuttaJoukowski
transformation and its applications, thin airfoil theory and its applications.
UNIT IV -SUBSONIC WING THEORY 9 lecture hours
Vortex filament, Biot and Savart law, bound vortex and trailing vortex, horse shoe vortex, lifting line theory and
its limitations.
UNIT V -INTRODUCTION TO BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY 9 lecture hours
Boundary layer and boundary layer thickness, displacement thickness, momentum thickness, energy thickness,
shape parameter, boundary layer equations for a steady, two-dimensional incompressible flow, boundary layer
growth over a flat plate, critical Reynolds number, Blasius solution, basics of turbulent flow.

Appendix 4.3: Compliance report

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Programme B.E (AERO)
Head of the Dept Mr.T.Kumarasan
Compliance report of course handout
Sl Cours Course Course handout Remar
Course title Section Taught by faculty
No e code coordinator Submission date ks
HoD if
any
1 AE3401 Aerodynamics-1 01 M.BENEDICT

Signature of faculty Signature of HOD IQAC