Module overview
This module is aimed at students who will be performing aerodynamic or fluid mechanic experiments in their individual project, group design project and/or in their research project.
The student will gain insight on the problem associated with design, setup and execution of experimental methods pertinent to aerodynamics/fluid mechanics. The most important and up-to-date measurement techniques will be presented. The student will develop a practical knowledge and capability to perform measurements in dedicated facilities aimed at studying fundamental problems in aerodynamics/fluid mechanics.
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: SESA2022
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Quantify the accuracy of the measurements performed and awareness of codes of best practice (D2, D9M, EL8M, EL12M)
- Collect data using different experimental methods (EA7M)
- Analyse data obtained via experiments using various statistical tools (SM2m, EA2)
- Explain the principles and working of experimental methods (SM1m, SM7M)
- Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of methods used to measure fluid flows and awareness of emerging technologies (SM8M, EA5m, P9m)
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Different statistical analysis tools as well as data manipulation methods and computational analyses (SM2m, SM5m, EA3m)
- Experiment-conception and design to address problems in fluid mechanics (SM6m, SM9M, P10m, EL13M)
- Introduce aspects of experiment design and associated uncertainties. (P8)
- Introduce tools for analysis of fluid flows (SM3m)
- Introduce major types of aerodynamic test facilities (D1, EL10M)
- Exposure to different measurement techniques, their viability and limitations in examining fluid flows (EA3m, EA6M)
- State-of-the-art measurement technology and its applicability and limitations (SM1m, EA1m, P12M)
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Study and learn independently including engaging with technical literature (P2m, P4)
- Design and develop experimental setups (P1, P3, P10m, G1)
- Demonstrate study and time management skills (G2, G3, G4)
Syllabus
- Introduction to major types of experimental facilities
- Experimental planning and Statistical design
- Calibration and uncertainty analysis
- Flow visualisation
- Sensors for aerodynamics measurements – requirements and types
- Pressure measurements – static, stagnation, unsteady and acoustic array
- Force measurements – steady and unsteady
- Hot-wire anemometry
- Temperature and heat-transfer measurements – thermocouples, surface gauges and optical
- methods
- Laser Doppler velocimetry
- Particle Image velocimetry
- Planar laser induced flourescence
- Schlieren and Shadowgraphs
- Data analysis
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, Labs. Supporting material on Blackboard and Library webpage.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 6 |
| Follow-up work | 14 |
| Completion of assessment task | 72 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
| Lecture | 36 |
| Wider reading or practice | 12 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Repeat Type: Internally (due to coursework based on lab attendance)
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Coursework & LabsSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal