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Course Purpose:
Outline Since propulsion is of critical importance to any aerospace vehicle, the main
purpose of this course is to understand the principles of each propulsion device as
a first step in designing an efficient aerospace vehicle.
Therefore, the course introduces the fundamental principles of aircraft propulsion,
and covers air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems.
Objectives:
To equip students with the necessary technical background of Gas turbine
historical development and principles of operation.
To provide a first course in aerospace propulsion, emphasising the basic
principles.
To introduce the major classes of aerospace propulsion systems, and to
develop consistent methods of overall performance evaluation.
To focus on the analysis and determination of thrust and performance
criteria for propulsion systems including Jet engines, ramjets and rockets.
Indicative 1. INTRODUCTION:
content 1.1 Isentropic Flow and Applications
1.2 Operation of nozzles under varying pressure ratios.
1.3 Normal and oblique shocks,
1.4 Prandtl-Meyer compression and expansion with applications.
3. APPLICATIONS OF AEROTHERMODYNAMICS
4. ENGINE APPLICATIONS
Piston engines
Turbojets
Turbofans
Turboprops and turboshafts
Ramjets and scramjets.
Learning On successful completion of this course you will be expected to be able to:
outcomes 1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of operation of
gas turbines in general, as applied to aero propulsion and power generation.
Learning and A combination of lectures, tutorials and practical lessons to enhance students
teaching participation in learning activities.
strategy
At least Three (03) laboratory sessions should complement the taught material.
Learning and Method Category Hours per Course
teaching
methods Lecture Scheduled 60
Tutorial Scheduled 06
Laboratory work and/or Scheduled 06
COURSE TEMPLATE FOR THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING August 2013
workshop
Guided Independent Independent 128
Total 200
Summary
(learning and %
teaching) Scheduled 36
Independent 64
Placement/Attachment
Formative Formative feedback will be given, verbally or written, on short solution exercise
assessment reports handed in for assessment and after the assessment of your portfolio of
strategy work. Case studies designed to be used in an e-learning environment will also
inform students of their understanding of the design process related to stress
analysis calculations.
Summative Summative feedback will be given when marks and grading are allocated for the
assessment content and quality of the Portfolio. The other summative mark comes from the
strategy examination performance at the end of the year.
Feedback on Outcomes and feedback will be delivered to students verbally, in writing and in
assessment module grading at the end of the course.