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Carrying out thermodynamic and flow analyses of engine components; understanding the aero-thermodynamic aspects of aircraft engine component design and their performance relationship.
The course will review the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and how they may be applied to aircraft propulsion. The theory of jet propulsion will be introduced and the concepts relating to thrust generation will be discussed. The course will then go into propulsion cycle analysis and the performance for different engine cycles will be covered. The various engine components and their performance will be evaluated. Rocket propulsion concepts will be discussed at the end of the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:a) understand the unique construction features of "flying" gas turbine engines and the fundamental engineering principles they rely on to generate thrust for propelling aircraft.b) appreciate the major design and operation factors influencing performance of aircraft engines.c) perform flow-path analysis of propulsion cycles to calculate thrust, fuel consumption and other important operation variables.d) carry out thermodynamic and flow analysis of engine components.e) understand the aero-thermodynamic aspects of aircraft engine component design and their performance relationship.f) apply the knowledge to other modes of propulsion such as ramjets and rockets.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Approval from Head of Department
ENME660
Dan Zhao
Hill, Philip G.1932- , Peterson, Carl R; Mechanics and thermodynamics of propulsion ; 2nd ed; Addison-Wesley, 1992.
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Domestic fee $986.00
International fee $5,500.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Maximum enrolment is 40
For further information see Mechanical Engineering .