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Course: 2024/2025

Turboprop Design

(14177)

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

Coordinating teacher: RAIOLA , MARCO

Department assigned to the subject: Aerospace Engineering Department

Type: Electives

ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course: 4º

Semester:

Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)

- Fluid Mechanics II - Thermal Engineering - Aerodynamics I - Aerospace Propulsion I

Objectives

The goal of this course is that the student acquires a basic knowledge of aircraft propellers and turbo-prop engines.

Learning Outcomes

CE.TE.PA2: Applied knowledge of: internal aerodynamics; propulsion theory; aircraft and aerojet performance; propulsion systems engineering; mechanics and thermodynamics. 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.

Description of contents: programme

Introduction to propulsion systems - Review of basic principles of propulsion - Overview of different aeronautic engines The Propeller - Geometry and characteristics of propellers - Momentum and blade element theory - Propeller propulsive efficiency - Propeller noise - Propeller testing - Design of optimum propellers Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines - Cycle analysis of conventional-free-turbine turboprop engine - Optimization of turboprop engines - Installation issues - The impact on regional aviation - The Unducted Fan

Learning activities and methodology

- Theory sessions. - Problem sessions. - Computer sessions. - Lab-sessions.

Assessment System

% end-of-term-examination 25
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 75

Calendar of Continuous assessment

In order to pass the subject, two requirements need to be met:

1)	To have a MINIMUM mark of 4.0/10 in the end-of-term exam;
2)	To have a MINIMUM  overall mark of 5.0/10 (weighing 25% the end-of-term exam mark and 75% the mark of the continuous evaluation).

The continuous evaluation includes 4 reports and a final oral presentation.

Extraordinary call: regulations

Basic Bibliography

D.R. Greatrix. Powered Flight. The engineering of Aerospace Propulsion. Springer. 2012
J. L. Kerrebrook. Aircraft Engines and Gas Turbines. The MIT Press. 1992
R. Von Mises. Theory of flight. Courier Dover Publications. 2012

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