AE8411 AERODYNAMICS LABORATORY LTPC

0021
OBJECTIVE
 To predict different aerodynamic propulsion used in aero application
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Calibration of a subsonic Wind tunnel.
2. Determination of lift for the given airfoil section.
3. Pressure distribution over a smooth circular cylinder.
4. Pressure distribution over a rough circular cylinder.
5. Pressure distribution over a symmetric aerofoil.
6. Pressure distribution over a cambered aerofoil.
7. Force measurement using wind tunnel balancing set up.
8. Flow over a flat plate at different angles of incidence.
9. Flow visualization studies in low speed flows over cylinders.
10. Flow visualization studies in low speed flows over airfoil with different angle of incidence.
TOTAL 30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
 Describe the fundamental aerodynamic and geometrical properties related to external flows
over airfoils, wings, and bluff bodies.
 Calculate the aerodynamic forces and moments experienced by airfoils, wings and bluff bodies.
 Use thin aerofoil theory to evaluate the performance of thin airfoils and the effects of angle of
attack and camber.
 Use wind tunnel instrumentation to measure flow velocity and lift and drag.
 Visualize the flow and pressure distribution over 2D and 3D bodies by water flow and smoke
methods.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

Sl. No. Name of the Equipment Quantity Experiment No.

1 Subsonic Wind tunnel 1 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
2 Models(aerofoil, rough 2 5,6,7,8,9,10
and smooth cylinder ,
flat plate)
3 Angle of incidence 1 No. 8,10
changing mechanism
4 Multi tube Manometer 1 No. 2,3,4,5,6
5 Pitot-Static Tubes 1 No. 1
6 Cylinder models (Rough 2 Nos. 3,4
and Smooth)
7 Wind Tunnel balances 1 No. 7
(3 or 6 components)
8 Smoke Generator 1 No. 8,9,10
9 Water flow channel 1 No. 8,9,10