Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
6506NCCG-JAN-PAR
6506NCCG-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module will provide students with an understanding of experimental and theoretical analysis methods and their application to aircraft propulsion. It emphasises the importance of aerodynamics in engineering product design, particularly for aerospace vehicles. Students should be able to apply these principles to other application areas such as the design of racing cars, wind turbines, fans, buildings, sailing boats, etc. The module also extends students thermo-fluid dynamic knowledge to the analysis of aerospace propulsion systems.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply throretical principles to the analysis of propulsion systems
2.
Perform engine cycle analysis to determine engine performance
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of aerospace propulsion to scenarios including; supersonic aerodynamics, aero piston engines, gas turbine engines, ramjet and scramjet engines, and rocket engines
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion systems
- Review of fundamental theories relevant to propulsion systems
- Ideal cycle analysis
Piston engines
- Engine types and cycles
- Power generation
- Propeller thrust and design
Gas turbine engines
- Real turbine cycles
- Exhaust systems
- Intakes and Combustors
- Compressors and Turbines
- Turbofans, Turboprops & Turboshafts
- Design considerations
Ramjet & Scramjet engines
- Engine types and cycles
- Component design
Rockets
- Engine types and performance parameters
- Propellants & component design
Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion systems
- Review of fundamental theories relevant to propulsion systems
- Ideal cycle analysis
Piston engines
- Engine types and cycles
- Power generation
- Propeller thrust and design
Gas turbine engines
- Real turbine cycles
- Exhaust systems
- Intakes and Combustors
- Compressors and Turbines
- Turbofans, Turboprops & Turboshafts
- Design considerations
Ramjet & Scramjet engines
- Engine types and cycles
- Component design
Rockets
- Engine types and performance parameters
- Propellants & component design