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BNF summary notes; Respiratory system

BNF summary notes; the cardio-vascular system

These notes provide a concise, exam-ready overview of compressible flow theory, emphasizing the behavior of gases at high speeds. Essential for aerospace and mechanical engineering students studying supersonic and transonic aerodynamics, shock waves, and high-speed fluid systems. Topics covered: Difference between incompressible and compressible flow Mach number and flow regimes: subsonic, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic Continuity, momentum, and energy equations for compressible ...

These notes provide a clear, exam-focused overview of aerofoil stall phenomena and lift augmentation techniques, essential for understanding wing performance under critical conditions. Perfect for aerospace and mechanical engineering students studying aircraft aerodynamics, safety, and performance optimization. Topics covered: Definition and causes of stall in aerofoils Critical angle of attack and flow separation Effects of Reynolds number and aerofoil shape on stall Stall chara...

These notes provide a focused, exam-ready overview of finite wing aerodynamics and induced drag, highlighting how 3D effects influence lift and overall wing performance. Perfect for aerospace and mechanical engineering students studying aircraft design, wing efficiency, and aerodynamic forces. Topics covered: Difference between 2D (infinite) and 3D (finite) wing lift Concept of wingtip vortices and downwash Induced drag: origin and calculation Lift distribution along a finite win...

These notes provide a clear, exam-focused overview of lift generation on aerofoils, linking theory, equations, and practical applications. Essential for aerospace and mechanical engineering students studying wing performance, aircraft design, and fluid mechanics. Topics covered: Definition of lift and its physical origin Bernoulli’s principle and pressure differences Lift coefficient (Cl) and its calculation Effect of angle of attack on lift Thin aerofoil theory and camber e...

These notes provide a focused overview of pressure distributions over aerofoils, essential for understanding lift, drag, and aerodynamic performance. Perfect for aerospace and mechanical engineering students needing clear, exam-ready insights into how pressure varies along aerofoil surfaces. Topics covered: Pressure coefficient (Cp) definition and interpretation Upper and lower surface pressure variations Effects of angle of attack on pressure distribution Stall and flow separati...

These notes offer a clear, concise overview of aerofoil aerodynamics and dimensional analysis, combining theory, formulas, and practical applications. Essential for aerospace, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering students tackling lift, drag, and scaling problems in fluid dynamics. Topics covered: Aerofoil Section: Definition and classification of aerofoils Lift, drag, and moment coefficients Pressure distribution and boundary layer effects Angle of attack, stall, and flow...

These notes provide a clear, concise overview of turbulent flow in pipes, focusing on velocity profiles, friction, and engineering calculations. Perfect for aerospace, mechanical, and chemical engineering students studying real-world fluid transport, energy losses, and pressure drop in turbulent regimes. Topics covered: Definition of turbulent vs. laminar flow Reynolds number and transition to turbulence Velocity profiles in turbulent pipe flow Friction factor correlations: Moody...

These notes provide a concise, exam-focused overview of laminar flow in pipes, emphasizing the physical behavior, governing equations, and engineering applications. Essential for aerospace, mechanical, and chemical engineering courses dealing with viscous flows, pressure drop, and flow rate calculations. Topics covered: Definition of laminar vs. turbulent flow Hagen–Poiseuille equation and derivation Velocity profiles in circular pipes Pressure drop and friction factor in lamin...