NG4S316 - Aerothermodynamics 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG4S316
Module Title: Aerothermodynamics
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aeronautical Engineering
Module Leader: Darren Williams
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2027 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100114 - aeronautical engineering 100115 - aerospace engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Apr 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

Knowledge and understanding of the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer and how it integrates with a high-speed aerodynamics.

Advanced CFD analysis of aerospace systems.

Content Summary

Compressible flow

High speed flows

Heat transfer

CFD modelling of high speed flows with heat transfer

Shock waves of high speed flow

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 24
Practical classes and workshops 16
Independent Study 72
Directed Study 40
Formative Assessment - Independent 24
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Comprehensive understanding of high flow regimes.
LO2 Computational analysis of Aerothermodynamic systems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Assessment of application of knowledge and practical skills to real-world problems via simulation 0 3000 60 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Heat transfer 0 2000 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Simulation (Onsite) 1
Report 1

Reading List

Cizmas, P. (2021). Aerothermodynamics and Jet Propulsion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108691055

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Aerothermodynamics: W.H.T Loh

Aerothermodynamics of Turbomachinery: Analysis and Design: Professor Naixing Chen

Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics : J Bertin