The module introduces gas turbine applications in the power and propulsion systems. This includes discussions on gas/steam turbine power cycles and combined cycles, burning different types of fuels including fossil fuels Hydrogen and biofuels. The essential components of these cycles including the compressor, turbine, combustor, heat exchangers and power electronics will be evaluated. The discussions include the design and off-design procedure of the power plant's gas turbine cycles in addition to the propulsion aero engine cycles (e.g., turbofan, turboprop, and turbojet). The components and cycle design and off-design procedures and considerations will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, the applications of gas turbines to air, rail, and marine transport will also be explored.

For a better understanding of the design and off-design of the gas turbine bases engines GasTurb or Aspen Plus software will be used and students will learn about the compressor and turbine maps and turbomachinery performance and efficiencies through this software. This module equips students with both theoretical and practical knowledge to understand how a modern gas turbine system for power generation and propulsion systems is designed and operated.

The subjects listed below build a strong understanding of power and propulsion systems and technologies:

Gas turbine engine design, manufacturing, and operation with detailed discussion of compressor, combustor, turbine, blade materials and manufacturing processes.

Covers both industrial gas turbines used in power generation and aircraft engines.

Design of engine intakes and exhaust for subsonic and supersonic flight, including reheat. Operational design and testing to avoid surge and stall and environmental considerations.

Design and off-design performance analysis and simulation of the gas turbine engines using commercial software (e.g., GasTurb, Aspen Plus).

Alternative fuels and integration of power and propulsion systems with renewable sources.

Discusses emissions regulations and how pollutants can be reduced from synthetic fuels.

Experimental/simulation work on practical micro-gas turbine power generators.

A 2500-word report based on a portfolio of work undertaken within the module, weighted at 50% and assessing learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4. The assignment will cover the specific items raised in the indicative content. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: M1, M2, M3 M4.

A 2-hour examination, weighted at 50% and assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, and 5. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes M1, M3 and M4.

Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial and computer modelling sessions within the class.

Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 50% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 40% unless otherwise stated.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse, and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, labs, tutorials and directed independent learning opportunities. Experimental learning is supported using simulation of the gas turbine engines in the computer cluster and/or observing exercises of microturbine gas turbine unit in the energy lab.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of different power and propulsion systems and their components, working on fossil fuels and renewable sources. (AHEP 4: M4)

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning

2. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, and engineering principles to evaluate design calculations in gas turbine systems and employ appropriate analysis in engine operations. (AHEP 4: M1)

Analysis

Problem Solving

Enquiry¿¿

3. Analyse process simulation and performance analysis of gas turbine systems in power and propulsion applications using commercial software. (AHEP 4: M2, M3)

Analysis

Problem Solving

Application

4. Demonstrate the capability to understand power and propulsion industry needs and present findings of the study/research in a technical report. (AHEP 4: M1, M4)

Communication

Application

5. Demonstrate how established analysis techniques and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the power and propulsion systems. (AHEP 4: M3, M4)

Application

Reflection¿

Software package such as GasTurb and Aspen One software

Online resources: Online tutorials, YouTube, power, and propulsion forums such as

https://www.gpps.global/,

https://www.asme.org.uk/

https://www.aiaa.org/

https://etn.global/.

El-Sayed, A.F., (2017), Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, 2nd Edition, CRC Press.


Farokhi, S., (2017), Aircraft propulsion, 2nd Edition, Willy.


Darabkhani, H.G., Varasteh, H. and Bazooyar, B., (2022), Carbon Capture Technologies for Gas-Turbine-Based Power Plants, Elsevier Book, 1st Edition, SU’s Library Link¿



Kurzke, J., and Halliwell, I., (2018), Propulsion and Power: An Exploration of Gas Turbine Performance Modelling, Springer.


Lefebvre A.H., Ballal, D.R. (2019), Gas Turbine Combustion: Alternative fuels and emissions, 4th Edition, Florida: CRC Press.


Gulen, S., (2019), Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants, CRC Press.

The module introduces gas turbine applications in the power and propulsion systems. This includes discussions on gas/steam turbine power cycles and combined cycles, burning different types of fuels including fossil fuels Hydrogen and biofuels. The essential components of these cycles including the compressor, turbine, combustor, heat exchangers and power electronics will be evaluated. The discussions include the design and off-design procedure of the power plant's gas turbine cycles in addition to the propulsion aero engine cycles (e.g., turbofan, turboprop, and turbojet). The components and cycle design and off-design procedures and considerations will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, the applications of gas turbines to road, air, rail, and marine transport will be also explored. This module equips students with both theoretical and practical knowledge to understand how a modern gas turbine system for power generation and propulsion systems is designed and operated.