A4 Aircraft Propulsion

							A4
Aircraft Propulsion
AIM
This module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of gas turbines for application in aircraft and helicopters.
This will include technical performance, design and manufacturing aspects as well as their impact on the design of aircraft and helicopters and their
relevance to operation and support.

TARGET DELEGATES
This module is intended for professional engineers and managers who need to have a comprehensive knowledge of the performance and design
and gas turbines for various aircraft applications. Delegates should have an engineering or science degree, or equivalent. They should also have
completed Module A1 or equivalent, or have covered the principles of thermodynamics in a previous educational qualification.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the module, delegates will be able to:-
• Understand the fundamental thermodynamic principles involved
• Predict the performance of propulsion systems over the whole flight envelope
• Describe the aerodynamic and other factors affecting component performance
• Understand the effects of aircraft/helicopter requirements, operation, maintenance and emissions on engine selection
• Show a physical understanding of propulsion system installation and the basic interaction between airframe and engine characteristics
• Appreciate the requirements relating to mechanical integrity, rig and component testing and certification

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Material is presented in the form of lectures, case studies and demonstrations, by academic and industry based lecturers. Delegates will be
instructed in the use of a commercial computer software package for the prediction and analysis of propulsion system characteristics.

PRE-MODULE STUDY
Delegates will be provided with a pre-module assignment which will assist in revision of the basic laws of thermodynamics.

POST-MODULE ASSIGNMENT
Delegates will be set an assignment, which relates to the taught aspects of the module.

MODULE CONTENT
The module comprises the following:-
•       Overview of basic thermodynamics and cycle analysis
•       Off-design performance of turbofan, turboprop and shaft power units
•       Turbo machinery, intake, nozzle and propeller performance
•       Power plan installation
•       Engine selection for a spectrum of Aircraft Requirements
•       Mechanical integrity, Airworthiness and certification
•       Noise and emissions
•       Component technology and future trends
•       Future propulsion systems

MODULE LEADER
Mr NA (Sandy) Mitchell, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol
Tel: 0117 928 9727          Email: N.A.Mitchell@bristol.ac.uk


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