Checking date: 10/07/2020


Course: 2020/2021

Aircraft Systems
(15350)
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (Plan: 421 - Estudio: 251)


Coordinating teacher: DISCETTI , STEFANO

Department assigned to the subject: Bioengineering and Aeroespace Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Fluid Mechanics
The students are expected to achieve a basic knowledge of the principal aircraft systems, of the main design guidelines, and to perform preliminary design of the main components of the aircraft systems.
Description of contents: programme
Hydraulic systems - Basic hydraulics for aircraft systems design - Head losses in ducts; - Piping networks. - Hydraulic systems components - Design guidelines; - Hydraulic pumps; - Valves and pressure regulation; - Hydraulic reservoirs - Actuators - Hydraulic accumulators. Flight control systems - Flight control surfaces - Direct mechanical control - Hydraulic actuation - Fly-by-wire Engine control systems - Design criteria - Engine control - Engine starting - Reverse thrust Fuel systems - Fuel systems components - Fuel systems operating modes - Fuel level measurement systems Pneumatic systems - Bleed-air control - Bleed-air systems users Environmental control systems - The need for a controlled environment - Environmental control system design - Cooling systems - Humidity control - Cabin pressurization Weather protection systems - Ice formation - Anti-icing and de-icing systems - Lightning protection Electrical systems - Power generation - Power distribution - Power conversion and energy storage - Emergency power generation Emergency systems - Warning systems - Fire detection and suppression - Emergency power sources, oxygen, etc. - The auxiliary power unit - Emergency landing
Learning activities and methodology
Theory sessions. Problem sessions working individually and in groups. Lab-sessions.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Basic Bibliography
  • Moir Ian, Seabridge Allan. Aircraft Systems - Mechanical, Electrical and Avionics Subsystems Integration. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2008
Additional Bibliography
  • Currey Norman S. Aircraft Landing Gear Design: principles and practices. AIAA Education Series - Przemieniecki J.S. Series Editor-in-Chief. 1988
  • Langton R., Clark C, Hewitt M., Richards L.. Aircraft Fuel System. John Wiley & Sons Inc.. 2009

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.