Introduction to Gas Dynamics
Einführung in die Gasdynamik
6 CPSummerENFÜS
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
Basic knowledge of continuum mechanics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics is an asset.
Contents
• Conserved quantities and conservation laws • Nondimensional numbers • Sound speed and propagation • Flow regimes • Basics of aerostatics • Isentropic, barotropic, and polytropic flows • State change with entropy change • Steady compressible flows • Unsteady compressible flows • Stationary and propagating shocks
Learning outcomes
After successful participation the students are able to distinguish the physical properties of compressible and incompressible fluid flows. They have understood the governing equations, relevant phenomena, and control parameters, and they are able to perform a quantitative analysis of simple problems. In the exercise the students apply theoretical concepts to sample problems in order to develop analytical and numerical problem-solving skills.
Assessment
• oral examination, approx. 40 minutes
Literature (4)
- Liepmann & Roshko. Elements of Gas Dynamics. Dover, 2002.
- Babu. Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics. Springer, 2011.
- Achterberg. Gas Dynamics: An Introduction with Examples from Astrophysics and Geophysics. Atlantis, 2016.
- Oswatitsch. Grundlagen der Gasdynamik. Springer, 1976.
Remarks
The module aims at Bachelor students from all disciplines with interest in but no or little knowledge of gas and fluid flows.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 28 Sep 2026Original