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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH3750 Aerospace Propulsion
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Andrew Shires
Email: A.Shires@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisites
| MECH1215 | Thermofluids 1 |
| MECH2670 | Thermofluids 2 |
Co-requisites
| MECH3485 | Aerodynamics with Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| MECH3855 | Aerospace Flight Mechanics |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MECH3496 | Thermofluids 3 |
Module replaces
MECH 3740 Elements of PropulsionThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module aims to provide a solid understanding of aerospace propulsion and the thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of high speed compressible flows relevant to aeronautical engineering.Learning outcomes
All aspects of aerospace propulsion, supersonic aerodynamics, piston engines, gas turbine engines and ramjet and scramjet engines.
Skills outcomes
In addition to providing a subject-specific knowledge, the module develops analytical and problem solving skills.
Syllabus
Fundamentals
Review of basic gas dynamic theories adiabatic and isentropic flows, stagnation and static properties, international standard atmosphere, conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy), steady flow processes and frames of reference.
Aerodynamics
Introduction to steady two-dimensional supersonic flow:planar and oblique shock waves, expansion waves, transonic and supersonic aircraft vehicle design.
Aerospace Propulsion applications
Practical applications relating to aerospace propulsion systems including component design considerations and fundamental performance analyses.
Gas Turbine Engines
Ideal and real cycle analysis of pure turbojets, turbofans, turboshafts including sub and supersonic intakes and nozzles, principles of turbomachinery, bleed air flows and afterburners.
Ramjet and Scramjet Engines
Aero Piston Engines - IC engine cycle analysis, momentum theory for propellor analysis.
Rocket Engines
Propulsion integration - Design considerations concerning the integration of the propulsion system with the airframe; Intake distortion, interference drag.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 73.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Students private study will include exercise witha) Sets of illustrative example problems
b) Preparation for a comprehensive laboratory work with a small-scale jet engine, and
c) Preparation for the examination.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Small scale jet engine | 10.00 |
| Practical | Solve related questions | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/04/2015
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