QB Module 4 & 5
QB Module 4 & 5
1. The theoretical lift coefficient for a thin symmetric airfoil in an incompressible flow
is Cl = 2π𝝰. Calculate the lift coefficient for M=0.7.
2. What is Similarity rule? What are the different types?
3. With the transformation factor of governing equation discuss the P-G rule for supersonic
flow and discuss all the vesrions.
4. Explain in details the similarity rule for two dimensional flow Prandtl-Glauert rule
for subsonic flow with three versions.
5. Derive an expression for P-G Compressibility correction factor for subsonic flow and get the
Aerodynamic coefficient.
6. Derive the linearized velocity potential equation starting from nonlinear velocity
potential equation. Mention clearly the assumption made during the derivation.
7. Derive an expression of Von Karman rule for transonic flow and their uses.
8. Explain the solution methods used to obtain nonlinear velocity potential equation.
9. Explain in details about the effect of thickness of the airfoil, camber and lift of an
airfoil.
10. Explain the methods of singularities? (Prandtl Glauert singularity)
11. Derive an expression for P-G Compressibility correction factor for Aerodynamic coefficient.
12. Explain in details of the Gothert’s rule applications.
Module 5
13. Derive Von Karman momentum integral equation starting from boundary layer
equations.
14. Derive an expression of Boundary layer Blasius equation for a flat plate in analytical
solution.
15. Derive an expression for Navier stokes equation. Mention the assumptions and the
order of magnitude of each term clearly.
16. Develop the expression for drag force on flat plate due to boundary layer and obtain
Von Karman integral equation.
17. Derive an expression of displacement thickness and momentum thickness.
18. For the velocity profile for laminar boundary flow u/U= sin [(π/2) (y/δ)]. Obtain an
expression for boundary layer thickness, shear stress, drag force on one side of the
plate and the coefficient of in terms of Reynold’s number.
19. Explain in details the boundary layer concepts for a flat plate with neat sketch.
20. Classify the different types of fluid flows?
21. Derive and explain in details of Boundary layer approximations and their
characteristics.
22. Discuss in details of the velocity boundary layer profile and temperature boundary
layer profile with the neat sketches.
23. Explain in details of boundary layer separation for an aerofoil stall.
24. What do you meant by boundary layer separation? What is the effect of the pressure
gradient on boundary layer separation?
25. Draw a neat sketch of the boundary layer from the laminar to turbulent for a flat
plate.
26. For the velocity profile for laminar boundary layer flows given as u/U = 2(y/δ)-(y/δ)2
find an expression for boundary layer thickness (del) shear stress (to) and coefficient
of drag (CD) in terms of Reynold’s number.
27. Develop an equation for a boundary layer for flow, which is flowing over a flat plate and
conclude its behavior over characteristics curve with justification.
28. Develop the non-dimensional variable equation for boundary layer approximation. Provide
the details of BL thickness.
29. Focusing on the quantitative features of the BL flow outline the effects of pressure gradient
on the same.