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Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code : X 60036

B.e./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, November/december 2020

Sixth Semester
Aeronautical Engineering
AE 2353/AE 63/10122 AE 604 – Wind Tunnel Techniques
(Regulations 2008/2010)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Define Reynold’s number.

2. Mention various types of similarity.

3. What is turbulence factor of a subsonic wind tunnel ?

4. How is test section speed measured in case of a subsonic wind tunnel ?

5. How is turbulence measured in wind tunnels ?

6. Mention the various types of wind tunnel balances.

7. Mention some popular wind tunnel balancing techniques.

8. What is the fundamental principle of interferometer ?

9. What are the limitations of intrusive flow diagnostic techniques ?

10. Write down the principle of Laser Doppler Anemometry.

Part – B (5×16=80 Marks)

11. a) i) State Buckingham theorem. How is this theorem useful in the experiments
using wind tunnels ? (8)
ii) What is the basic principle behind hot wire anemometer ? What are its
limitations ? (8)
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b) Define the following non-dimensional numbers : force coefficient, Euler

number, Reynold’s number and moment coefficient. How do the model scale
effects influence the wind tunnel test results ?

12. a) With a neat sketch explain the working principle of a Shock tube.
(OR)
b) Sketch the typical layout of a supersonic wind tunnel and mark all the
components and subsystems. What is starting problem in supersonic tunnels ?

13. a) With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of six component
wind tunnel balance.
(OR)
b) Write short notes on the following :
i) Calibration of measuring instruments (8)
ii) Pressure and temperature measurements in wind tunnel. (8)

14. a) What should be the characteristics of the smoke that can be used in a smoke
tunnel ? With a neat sketch explain a smoke generator in detail.
(OR)
b) What is the principle of shadow graph technique ? Explain with a neat diagram.

15. a) Describe in detail with necessary diagrams the operation and specific
advantages of both constant current and constant temperature hot-wire
anemometer.
(OR)
b) Explain with neat sketches of 2-D PIV techniques for the velocity
measurements.

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