The goal of this course is that the student acquires a basic knowledge of aircraft propellers, reciprocating engines, turbo-prop engines and rotordynamics.
Introduction to propulsion systems
-Some selected aircraft engines
The Propeller
-Geometry and characteristics of propellers
-Momentum and bleade element theory
-Propeller propulsive efficiency
-Propeller noise
-Propeller testing
-Design of optimum propellers
Reciprocating Engines
-Spark-Ignition engines
-Compression-Ignition engines
-Rotary engines
-Turbosupercharging
-Combustion in Reciprocating Engines
-Engine balance
-Design of Reciprocating Engines
Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
-Cycle analysis of conventional-free-turbine turboprop engine
-Installation issues
-The impact on regional aviation
-The Unducted Fan
Rotordynamics
-Forced Vibration
-Self-Excited Vibration
-Analytical prediction of rotordynamic response
-Rotor balancing
- Disk Design
Learning activities and methodology
Theory sessions.
Problem sessions working individually and in groups.
Computer sessions.
Lab-sessions.
Assessment System
% end-of-term-examination 25
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 75
