- UCAS course code
- H406
- UCAS institution code
- M20
MEng Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Aerospace Propulsion
Unit code | AERO31212 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The aim of the unit is to study in a comprehensive manner topics related to current aircraft propulsion units. The activity considers in particular theory and practice of analysis methods and design and development methodologies for aircraft propulsion systems.
Aims
Equip the students with the necessary technical background to address the practical and theoretical issues arising in the design and development of aircraft and modern propulsion systems.
Syllabus
1. Introduction/ Types of propulsion systems covered (1hr)
2. System performance (1hr)
3. Propellers (3hrs) [Introduction to propellers and review of 2D wing theory, momentum theory , blade element theory]
4. Gas Turbines (8hrs) [ Introduction and review of gas turbine cycle analysis, fundamentals of compressor design (2D analysis of compressor stage, degree of reaction , stage losses), Practicalities of compressor design & compressor design process, Combustor design, basic thermochemistry, combustor performance, fundamentals of turbine design (2D analysis of turbine stage, degree of reaction , axial turbine losses), Intakes (subsonic & supersonic) & Nozzles)]
5. Ram jet (2hrs) [ Ramjet cycle , Operation and Performance]
6. Thermal rocket engines (5hrs) [ Introduction to rocket propulsion and types of rocket motors, Ideal thermal rocket motor analysis, Solid Rocket motors, Liquid Rocket motors, Hybrid rocket motors]
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 5% |
Written exam | 80% |
Report | 15% |
Other - In class test 5%
Feedback methods
Exam - in the exam scripts and the unit review
In class test - immediately. To be completed in the lab session
Written report - in 2 weeks after the lab via the Blackboard
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 20 |
Practical classes & workshops | 4 |
Tutorials | 4 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 72 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Nicholas Bojdo | Unit coordinator |