MAE3901 - Propulsion systems

Leader: D R Honnery

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

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%

Contact hours

22 lecture hours and 22 practice classes/laboratory hours

Prerequisites

MEC2480 or MAE3965