ENGI48415: Turbomachinery and Propulsion

• As specified in programme regulations.

• As specified in programme regulations.

• As specified in programme regulations.

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an advanced understanding of propulsion cycles and their applications.
• To provide an advanced understanding of turbomachinery operation and design.

• Non-dimensional parameters for turbomachinery and their meaning.
• Axial compressor and turbine analysis and design.
• The operation of modern turbomachinery design system.
• Theory of propulsion and the definition of performance parameters.
• Principles of operation of ramjets.
• Turbojets, turboprops and turbofans and analysis of those engine types.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• An understanding of the principles and controlling parameters of aircraft propulsion.
• An understanding of fluid flow behaviour and analysis in the specialised application of flow over turbine and compressor blading and an appreciation of the parameters affecting turbomachinery aero-thermal performance.

Subject-specific Skills:

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practises along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.
• To use effectively specialised, advanced models for the analysis of fluid flows.
• The ability to carry out the design and analysis of axial flow compressors and turbines.

Key Skills:

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.

• The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets and exercises, equipping students with the required problem solving capability.
• Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week per lecture course.
• Coursework is appropriate because it allows students to work on realistic engineering problems.

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