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