The answers to these and many
other related questions are covered in ME 434, an introduction to compressible
flow. This is a course in practical fluid dynamics, not just math. Every
attempt is made to show practical examples, some aerospace-related,
but most rooted firmly in ME. If you plan to work in fluids or thermal
engineering, you should consider taking ME 434 as a Tech. Elective.
It will teach you basic tools that you can put to use, for example,
in nozzle and equipment design in industry. ME 31 and 33 or equivalent
are prerequisites. ME 434 is also good preparation for graduate study
in fluids, and is a prerequisite for ME 519, Compressible Fluid Flow
II.
