1-D Gas Dynamics: governing equations – isentropic flow with area change, area-Mach number relations – R-H equations – normal shocks.

1-D Wave Motion: wave propagation – simple and finite waves – Reimann shock tube problem – 2-D waves, governing equations – oblique shocks, charts, shock polar and pressure deflection diagrams – Prandtl–Meyer expansion waves – reflection and interaction of waves – supersonic free jets

Linearized Flow: subsonic flow – Goethert’s and Prandtl–Glauert rules – hodograph methods

– supersonic flow – supersonic thin airfoils – 2-D airfoils – method of characteristics, the compatibility equation – applications, supersonic nozzle design – generalised one-dimensional flow: working equations – influence coefficients – combined friction and heat transfer – combined friction and area change – conditions at sonic point – transonic flow – measurements in compressible flows.

Same as Reference

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 6. Rathakrishnan, E., Gas Dynamics, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall (2009).