Fluid Mechanics I and II Thermal Engineering Chemical basis of Engineering

Basic knowledge of combustion processes, their physical laws, and their applications to propulsion

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.

1. Introduction to combustion phenomena and fuels. 1.1. Combustion in aerospace and industrial applications. 1.2. Hydrocarbon basic nomenclature. 2. Thermochemistry. 2.1. Fundamental laws of Thermodynamics. 2.2. Adiabatic Flame Temperature and combustion heat. 2.3. Chemical equilibrium and dissociation processes. 3. Chemical kinetics. 3.1. Arrhenius' equation. 3.2. Complex and single-step combustion mechanism. 3.3. Pollutants formation. Zeldovich mechanism. 4. Analysis of simple reacting systems. 4.1. Closed systems: constant pressure/volume reactors. 4.2. Open systems. 5. Mass and heat diffusion of gas mixtures. Evaporation of liquids 5.1. Mass diffusion. Fick's Law and Stefan's Problem.

The Learning Activities are (approximate hours for each are indicated in parentheses) AF1:Theoretical-Practical Sessions (22 hours) AF2: Workshops and Laboratories (3 hours) AF3: Tutorials (2 hours) AF4: Independent or Group Work by the Students (49 hours) AF5: Final Exam (2 hours) The Teaching Methodologies are MD1: Lectures MD2: Practical Sessions MD3: Laboratory Sessions MD4: Tutorials Homework and quizzes and computational labs contribute to continuous evaluation mark.