SCAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PALLADAM

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Course Plan, 2017
Taught Course : ME6604 GAS DYNAMICS AND JET PROPULSION
Semester : VI
Dept : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Faculty Member : N.HARIHARAN
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the basic difference between incompressible and compressible flow.
 To understand the phenomenon of shock waves and its effect on flow.
 To gain some basic knowledge about jet propulsion and Rocket Propulsion
Lecture
Lecture
Duration Hrs As Teaching
Unit Course Description Hours
From To per Uni. Methods
Planned
Norms
Introduction of GDJP-Basic Concepts 02.01.2017
Types of fluid flow-Isentropic Flows 02.01.2017
Study flow Energy equations of compressible 03.01.2017
fluid flow
Study flow Energy equations of uniform & non 03.01.2017
uniform fluid flow Lecture,
I Study flow Energy equations of turbo 04.01.2017 6 Hrs 9 Hrs Class
machines Exercises
Study flow Energy equations of nozzle – 05.01.2017
problem solved
Effect of Mach number on compressibility 06.01.2017
Isentropic flow through variable ducts 06.01.2017
Nozzle and Diffusers 09.01.2017
SLIP TEST-1 10.01.2017
Sub total 6 Hrs 9Hrs
II Introduction, Rayleigh curve 10.01.2017
Fundamental equation ,continuity equation 11.01.2017
Impulse function 12.01.2017
Stagnation pressure temperature density 13.01.2017
Change of entropy 13.01.2017
Variation of flow parameter problems 18.01.2017 Lecture,
SLIP TEST-2 19.01.2017 Class
9 Hrs 11 Hrs Exercises
Introduction , Fanno flow equation 20.01.2017
Variation of flow properties 21.01.2017
Variation of mach numbers with Duct Length 23.01.2017
Variation of mach numbers with Duct Length 23.01.2017
Problems
Friction (Fanno flow) – variation of flow 25.01.2017
properties.
IAT-1(31.01.2017 TO 03.02.2017)
Sub total 9Hrs 11 Hrs
Introduction normal shock waves 27.01.2017 10Hrs 12 Hrs
Governing equations 30.01.2017
Variation of flow parameters across the normal 02.02.2017
1
 shock
Variation of flow parameters across the 03.02.2017
oblique shock
Prandtl Meyer relations 04.02.2017
Prandtl Meyer relations 04.02.2017
Prandtl Meyer relations 05.02.2017
Oblique shock waves 05.02.2017
Flow through oblique shock waves 09.02.2017
SLIP TEST-3 10.02.2017
Applications. 10.02.2017
13.02.2017
Flow through oblique shock waves problems
14.02.2017
10Hrs 12 Hrs
UNIT-IV JET PROPULSTION

Theory of jet propulsion 15.02.2017

Thrust equation 15.02.2017
Thrust power and propulsive efficiency 17.02.2017
18.02.2017
SLIP TEST-4
18.02.2017
Operating principle,
cycle analysis 20.02.2017
Lecture,
21.02.2017 Class
IV cycle analysis and use of stagnation state 10Hrs 12Hrs
22.02.2017 Exercises
IAT-2(23.02.2017 TO 01.03.2017)
performance of ram jet 24.02.2017
Turbojet 25.02.2017
28.02.2017
Turbofan
01.03.2017
turbo prop engines 03.03.2017
SLIP TEST-5 06.03.2017
Sub total 10Hrs 12 Hrs
UNIT-V SPACE PROPULSION
07.03.2017 10 Hrs Lecture,
Types of rocket engines
8.03.2017 15 Hrs Class
Propellant 09.03.2017 Exercises
feeding system 09.03.2017
Ignition and combustion 13.03.2017
SLIP TEST-6 14.03.2017
Theory of rocket propulsion 14.03.2017
Performance study 15.03.2017
Staging 16.03.2017
V
17.03.2017
Terminal velocity
17.03.2017
Applications 20.03.2017
21.03.2017
space flights 22.03.2017
23.03.2017
2
 24.03.2017
Sub total 10 Hrs 15 Hrs

Rev Test and coaching class 6 Hrs Test and

Coaching
Total No. of Hrs 45 Hrs 65Hrs

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anderson, J.D., "Modern Compressible flow", 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2003.
2. Yahya, S.M. "Fundamentals of Compressible Flow", New Age International (P) Limited, New
Delhi, 1996.

REFERENCES:
1. Hill. P. and C. Peterson, "Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion", Addison – Wesley
Publishing company, 1992.
2. Zucrow. N.J., "Aircraft and Missile Propulsion", Vol.1 & II, John Wiley, 1975.
3. Zucrow. N.J., "Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines", John Wiley, New York, 1970. 4. Sutton.
G.P., "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John wiley, New York,1986,.
5. Shapiro. A.H.," Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible fluid Flow", John wiley, New York,
1953.
6. Ganesan. V., "Gas Turbines", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1999.
7. Somasundaram. PR.S.L., "Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsions", New Age International Publishers,
1996.
8. Babu. V., "Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics", ANE Books India, 2008.
9. Cohen. H., G.E.C. Rogers and Saravanamutto, "Gas Turbine Theory", Longman Group Ltd.
Date of Submission: 05.01.2017

PREPARED BY HOD PRINCIPAL