ECTS - Introduction to Boundary Layer Theory
Introduction to Boundary Layer Theory (ASE425) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Boundary Layer Theory | ASE425 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving. |
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| Course Objectives | In this course, the concept of boundary layer and the relevant physical concepts (boundary layer thickness, displacement thickness, momentum thickness and friction drag) will be introduced. Prandtl’s boundary layer equations for laminar boundary layers will be derived from the Navier-Stokes equations and their exact solutions will be discussed. Transition of a laminar flow to turbulence and thermal boundary layers will also be discussed. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | General information and governing equations for viscous flows. Laminar boundary layer equations for incompressible flows. Boundary layer separation. Boundary layer on straight wall. Integral momentum and energy equations for boundary layers. Turbulent boundary layer for incompressible flows. Turbulence modelling. Flow separation and control. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Review of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, Concept of a boundary layer (BL) | Course Book – Sections 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 |
| 2 | BL thickness, displacement thickness and momentum thickness, Control volume approach to derive equations for BL thickness and displacement thickness over a flat plate | Course Book – Sections 3.1-3.4 |
| 3 | Wall friction, Skin friction coefficient | Course Book – Sections 3.5-3.8 |
| 4 | Derivation of Prandtl’s laminar BL equations | Course Book – Sections 2.3, 2.4 |
| 5 | Similarity solutions to the BL equations (flat plate) | Course Book – Sections 4.1-4.4 |
| 6 | Similarity solutions to the BL equations (other than flat plate) | Course Book – Sections 4.5-4.7 |
| 7 | Similarity solutions (continued), The energy equation | Course Book – Sections 4.8, 4.9 |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Similarity solutions to thermal BL equations | Course Book – Sections 6.1-6.3 |
| 10 | BL separation with pressure gradient | Course Book – Sections 6.4-6.6 |
| 11 | Effect of Prandtl number in thermal BL | Course Book – Sections 6.7, 6.8 |
| 12 | MATLAB Review | Not required |
| 13 | Numerical solution to BL equations | NPTEL online course – Module 21 |
| 14 | Numerical solution to BL equations | NPTEL online course – Module 26 |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Boundary Layer Theory, H.Schlichting, K.Gersten, Springer, 2017. |
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| Other Sources | 2. 1. An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics, G. K. Batchelor, Cambridge University Press, 2010 2. Viscous Fluid Flow, F. M. White, McGraw Hill, USA, 2021 3. Fluid Mechanics, F. M. White, , McGraw Hill, USA, 2011 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 25 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the aerospace engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | |||||
| 9 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems. | |||||
| 13 | Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||