This unit of study teaches the students the techniques used to propel aircraft. The students will learn to analyse various propulsion systems in use- propellers, gas turbines, etc. The topics covered include: Propulsion unit requirements for subsonic and supersonic flight; thrust components, efficiencies, additive drag of intakes; piston engine components and operation; propeller theory; operation, components and cycle analysis of gas turbine engines; turbojets; turbofans; turboprops; ramjets. Components: compressor, fan, burner, turbine, nozzle. Efficiency of components: Off-design considerations. Future directions: minimisation of noise and pollution; scram-jets; hybrid engines.
Details
Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
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Unit code | AERO3261 |
Unit name | Propulsion |
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2020 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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None |
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Prerequisites
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AMME2200 or (AMME2261 and AMME2262) |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Good knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Dries Verstraete, dries.verstraete@sydney.edu.au |
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