AS4112 Space Propulsion Laboratory Syllabus:

AS4112 Space Propulsion Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will enable students to
1. Visualize the shock pattern in supersonic flows
2. Provides an idea of wall pressure distribution on subsonic and supersonic inlets and nozzles.
3. Perform testing on compressor blades and basic knowledge on cold flow studies.
4. Develop ability to analyze and interpret the experimental data using software.
5. Perform experiments on cavity models.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Flow visualization of a secondary injection in a supersonic flow
2. Flow visualization of shock system in front of a supersonic inlet
3. Wall pressure measurements in a supersonic nozzle
4. Wall pressure measurements in a supersonic diffuser
5. Total pressure measurements in the radial direction of a supersonic circular jet
6. Total pressure measurements along the jet axis of a circular supersonic jet
7. Cold flow studies of a wake region behind flame holders
8. Wall pressure measurements of a noncircular combustor
9. Wall pressure measurements of a subsonic diffuser
10. Cascade testing of compressor blades.
11. Pressure distribution on cavity model with injections.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, student will be able
CO1: To perform wall pressure distribution on subsonic and supersonic nozzles
CO2: To acquire knowledge on fundamental concepts of low speed and high speed jets and experimental techniques pertains to measurements.
CO3: To gain adequate knowledge on pressure distribution on cavity models
CO4: To have exposure on wake survey methods.
CO5: To carry out flow visualization at supersonic speeds.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

1. Supersonic nozzle and supersonic diffuser
2. Total pressure probes
3. Symmetrical Cambered aerofoil
4. Models of flame holders and non circular combustor
5. Traversing mechanism (at least 2-D)
6. Pressure Transducers/ pressure scanner
7. Cascade model for compressor blades
8. Multitube manometers