FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

MCE 441 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Vehicle Aerodynamics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 441
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to teach the concept of incompressible aerodynamics, basic aerodynamic problems, aerodynamic design of an aeroplane.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define vehicle aerodynamics
  • define aerodynamic forces
  • Analyse background of model.
  • Calculate aerodynamic calculations in wind tunnels.
  • Analyse background of model.
Course Description Basic formulation of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics problems. Inviscous and viscous flow. Wind tunnels and their applications to external aerodynamics. Computational aerodynamics. Comparisons between experimental results and numerical results. Aerodynamic design for drag reduction. Aerodynamics of engine cooling. Fluid structure interactions. Aerodynamic noise.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Dimensional Analysis and Modelling Chapter 7 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
2 Dimensions and Units Chapter 7 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
3 Dimensional Homogeneity Chapter 7 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
4 Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Chapter 7 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
5 Buckingam PI Theorem Chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
6 Approximate Solutions Chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
7 Navier Stokes Equations Chapter 9 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
8 Equations of Motions Chapter 9 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
9 Midterm Exam
10 The Creeping Flow Chapter 10 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
11 Flow Over Bodies Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
12 Drag and Lift Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
13 Friction and Pressure Drag Chapter 12 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
14 Midterm Exam
15 Drag Coefficients of Common Geometries Chapter 12 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
16 Samples and Applications Chapter 13 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
60
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
17
34
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

X
6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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