MAE3901

Propulsion systems

(ENG)

D Honnery

6 points + 22 lecture hours and 22 tutorial/laboratory hours + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MEC2480 or MAE3965 + Prohibition: TEC3901

Synopsis: The thermodynamics of air standard power cycles and their relationship to real cycles. An introduction to fuels and combustion chemistry. Aircraft and space flight engines, their operation and performance. Propellers; an introduction to blade theory, design, operation and performance.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignments, projects and laboratory reports: 30%