Course description
This module will provide students with an understanding of the design and performance of aviation propulsion systems for fixed-wing, rotary-wing and UAV applications.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
- Describe the principles of propulsion system design and operation,
- Relate the design of propulsion system components to the overall system performance,
- Critically analyse the performance of various types of propulsion units fitted to modern classes of aircraft.
Training Course Content
Core content
Gas turbine fundamentals
Basic principles; thermodynamics; gas dynamics; dimensional analysis; ideal (Joule) gas turbine cycle.
Gas turbine components
Fixed-wing intakes; rotary-wing intakes; centrifugal-flow compressors; axial-flow compressors; combustion chambers; axial-flow turbines; nozzles.
Aviation internal combustion engines
Petrol engine (Carnot) cycle and applications, diesel engine cycle and application.
Applications
Aircraft propulsion; turboshaft cycle; turbojet cycle; turbofan cycle; the engine running line. STOVL aircraft applications. IC engine applications.
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