Checking date: 21/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

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


Coordinating teacher: RAIOLA , MARCO

Department assigned to the subject: Aerospace Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Fluid Mechanics
Objectives
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.
Skills and learning outcomes
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. CG3: Installation, operation and maintenance 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. 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. CE.CRA11: Adequate knowledge and application to engineering of: The fundamental elements of the various types of aircraft; the functional elements of the air navigation system and associated electrical and electronic installations; the fundamentals of airport design and construction and their various elements. 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. 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.
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

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
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.