Physics II

1) To provide students with well-founded knowledge of several thermodynamic processes in engineering. 2) To present from a critical perspective the principal assumptions and simplifications that lead to preliminary analyses and designs in thermal engineering. 3) To capacitate students with skills in evaluating heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation, and to use all these abilities in the design of heat transfer equipment. 4) To be capable of characterising propulsive forces and how well the power produced by an engine is utilized in propelling an aerospace vehicle. 5) To be able to discriminate the principal parameters controlling gas turbine and internal combustion engines, and their integration in aerospace propulsion systems.

CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CB5: Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy. CG2: Planning, drafting, direction and management of projects, calculation and manufacturing in the field of aerospace engineering. CG5: Ability to carry out projection activities, technical management, expert appraisal, drafting of reports, opinions, and technical advice in tasks related to Aeronautical Technical Engineering, the exercise of genuinely aerospace technical functions and positions. CG7: Ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions. CG8: Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation in the exercise of the profession of Aeronautical Technical Engineer. CG9: Ability to analyse and solve aerospace problems in new or unknown environments, within broad and complex contexts, integrated in multidisciplinary and international work teams. CG10: Ability to use computational and experimental tools for the analysis and quantification of engineering problems. CE.CRA2: Understand the thermodynamic cycles that generate mechanical power and thrust. CE.CRA10: Adequate knowledge and application to Engineering of: The concepts and laws governing energy transfer processes, fluid motion, heat transfer mechanisms and matter change and their role in the analysis of the main aerospace propulsion systems. CE.CRA13: Applied knowledge of: the science and technology of materials; mechanics and thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; aerodynamics and flight mechanics; navigation and air traffic systems; aerospace technology; theory of structures; air transport; economics and production; projects; environmental impact. RA1: Have basic knowledge and understanding of mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering within the aerospace field, including: behaviour of structures; thermodynamic cycles and fluid mechanics; the air navigation system, air traffic, and coordination with other means of transport; aerodynamic forces; flight dynamics; materials for aerospace use; manufacturing processes; airport infrastructures and buildings. In addition to a specific knowledge and understanding of the specific aircraft and aero-engine technologies in each of the subjects included in this degree. RA2: Be able to identify aerospace engineering problems, recognise specifications, collect and interpret data and information, establish different resolution methods and select the most appropriate among the available alternatives. RA3: Be able to carry out designs in the field of aerospace vehicles, propulsion systems, navigation and air traffic control, airport infrastructures, or equipment and materials for aerospace use, which comply with the required specifications, collaborating with other engineers and graduates. RA4: Graduates will be able to carry out initial research methods approaches commensurate with their level of knowledge involving literature searches, design and execution of experiments, data interpretation, selection of the best proposal and computer simulation. RA5: Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and design devices or processes in the field of aerospace engineering in accordance with criteria of cost, quality, safety, efficiency and respect for the environment. RA6: Have the necessary skills for the practice of engineering in today's society.

Part-1: Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. 1.- Review of thermodynamics and closed system analysis. 2.- Thermodynamic properties. 3.- Control volume analysis. 4.- Thermodynamic analysis of internal combustion engines: Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles. 5.- Thermodynamic analysis of gas turbines: Brayton cycle. 6.- Psychrometrics. Part-2: Introduction to aerospace propulsion systems. 7.- Introduction to propulsion: propulsion parameters, main propulsion systems and cycles. Part-3: Introduction to heat transfer engineering. 8.- Introduction to heat transfer. 9.- One-dimensional steady state heat transfer. 10.- Extended surfaces (fins). 11.- Transient conduction of heat. 12.- Forced external flow convection heat transfer. 13.- Forced internal flow convection heat transfer.

Learning activities in the course are based on lectures attendance, self study, problem solution, and laboratory sessions. 1) Lectures: one session per week. The instructor will provide in advance the electronic materials used in class, comprising presentation files, problem sets, property tables, bibliography, and other needed documentation. To optimise the class learning process, it is recommended to read the materials prior to each lecture. 2) Practical Seminars: one session per week attended by small groups of students. These seminars are tutorial sessions specially focused on solving problems and linking the theory with the practice. Students' questions concerning the problems will be answered by the instructor. 3) Practical laboratory work. There are four laboratory sessions aimed to make explicit what has been taught during the theoretical lectures. It is compulsory to read the laboratory guidelines & instructions before attending the sessions. After each session, a written report analysing the obtained results should be delivered to the laboratory instructor.