Synergizing computer-aided design, commercial software, and cutting-edge technologies in an innovative nozzle test apparatus for an engineering laboratory course
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Abstract
This study explores compressible flow, a field reliant on mathematical models for effective teaching. Using laboratory experiments as pedagogical tools, we introduce a compact nozzle test apparatus that integrates cutting-edge technologies—additive manufacturing (AM), pressure-sensitive paint, the Schlieren system, image processing, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)—in a compressible flow laboratory course. Commercial software, including MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS Fluent, and LabVIEW, facilitates the incorporation of these technologies. The research outlines the course structure, objectives, and details of student projects. Through a comparative analysis of experimental results, analytical calculations, and CFD simulations, we showcase the successful integration of AM in pedagogical practices for compressible flow, addressing critical concerns like nozzle strength and surface roughness. Statistical data from student projects offer practical insights, ensuring accuracy in experimental applications. The laboratory's design and detailed lists of components and costs provide a meaningful comparison with a supersonic wind tunnel, considering manufacturing expenses, operational costs, spatial requirements, and noise levels. The assessment of lab report grades underscores the approach's efficacy in conveying compressible flow concepts successfully, facilitated by modern computers. In summary, our study presents a comprehensive, efficient, and technologically advanced approach to teaching compressible flow within a concise framework.
期刊介绍:
Computer Applications in Engineering Education provides a forum for publishing peer-reviewed timely information on the innovative uses of computers, Internet, and software tools in engineering education. Besides new courses and software tools, the CAE journal covers areas that support the integration of technology-based modules in the engineering curriculum and promotes discussion of the assessment and dissemination issues associated with these new implementation methods.