Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | AEN361 |
| Name | Vehicle Aerodynamics |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ATAKAN AKAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach the concept of incompressible aerodynamics, basic aerodynamic problems, aerodynamic design of an aeroplane
Course Content
Basic formulation of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics problems. Inviscous and viscous flow. Wind tunnels and their applications to external aerodynamics. Computational aerodynamics. Comparisons between experimental results and numerical results. Aerodynamic design for drag reduction. Aerodynamics of engine cooling. Fluid structure interactions. Aerodynamic noise.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Fluid mechanics princibles |
| LO02 | Vehicle aerodynamics design |
| LO03 | Vehicle aerodynamics design parameters |
| LO04 | Aerodynamics analysis |
| LO05 | Different aerodynamics applications |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Utilizes computer systems and softwares | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimensional Analysis and Modelling | Read the related reference book | |
| 2 | Dimensions and Units | Read the related reference book | |
| 3 | Dimensional Homogeneity | Read the related reference book | |
| 4 | Dimensional Analysis and Similarity | Read the related reference book | |
| 5 | Buckingam PI Theorem | Read the related reference book | |
| 6 | Approximate Solutions | Read the related reference book | |
| 7 | Navier Stokes Equations | Read the related reference book | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 9 | Equations of Motions | Read the related reference book | |
| 10 | The Creeping Flow | Read the related reference book | |
| 11 | Flow Over Bodies | Read the related reference book | |
| 12 | Drag and Lift | Read the related reference book | |
| 13 | Friction and Pressure Drag | Read the related reference book | |
| 14 | Drag Coefficients of Common Geometries | Read the related reference book | |
| 15 | Samples | Read the related reference book | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Lecture notes and reference books |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |