Ac8401 Aerodynamics QP
Ac8401 Aerodynamics QP
Ac8401 Aerodynamics QP
PART – B (5 x 13 = 65)
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(b) (i) Derive the equation of continuity in Cartesian co-ordinate system in a two
dimensional flow for Steady flow and incompressible flow.
12. (a) (i) Derive the equation of Rankine oval and illustrate resulting velocity potential
and stream function.
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(b) (i) Explain in detail how combination of uniform flow, doublet flow and vortex flow
produces lifting flow over a cylinder.
14. (a) (i) The Lockheed F-104 supersonic fighter designed for sustained flight at
Mach 2. The F-104 embodies good supersonic aircraft design— long slender fuselage,
sharp pointed nose, and a wing with an extremely thin airfoil of 3.4 percent thickness
and a razor sharp leading edge (so sharp that a protective covering is placed on the
leading edge for ground handling). All these features have one purpose—to reduce
supersonic wave drag. The planform area of the wing is 18.21 m2. Consider the case of
the F-104 in steady, level flight at Mach 2 at 11 km altitude. The weight of the
airplane is at its combat weight of 9400 kgf. Assume that all the lift of the airplane
comes from the lift on the wings (i.e., ignore the lift of the fuselage and tail). Calculate
the angle of attack of the wing relative to the freestream.
(ii) Using linearized theory, calculate the lift and drag coefficients for a flat plate at a 5◦
angle of attack in a Mach 3 flow.
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15. (a) (i) Disuss in detail about Prandtl meyer expansion and derive its function.
(ii) Write about Attached and detached shock waves on cones at supersonic
condition.
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(b) (i) The velocity and temperature behind a normal shock wave are 329 m/s and
1500 K, respectively. Calculate the velocity in front of the shock wave.
PART – C (1 x 15 = 15)
16. (a) Consider an NACA 23012 airfoil. The mean camber line for this airfoil is given
by
Calculate (a) the angle of attack at zero lift, (b) the lift coefficient when α = 4◦, (c)
the moment coefficient about the quarter chord, and (d) the location of the
center of pressure in terms of xcp/c, when α = 4◦.
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(b) A semi convex airfoil is immersed in a uniform supersonic flow at Mach M∞ =
2.5 with an incidence angle α = 3 degrees, as is shown in figure.
The upper surface has the following equation with respect to the body system of
reference: