This module introduces propulsion systems for aviation purposes. The essential components of such systems will be evaluated, such as compressors, turbines, combustors, heat exchanges and power electronics. The discussions will include design and off-design procedures. Internal Combustion, Turbofan, turboprop and turbojet engines will be discussed.

For a deeper understanding of gas turbine engines GasTurb and Aspen Plus software will be used to learn about the compressor and turbine maps and performance and efficiencies.

Proposed Seminar Topics:
- The 4-cycle internal combustion engine, engine types and cycles, power generation, propeller thrust and design
- Ignition systems from magneto to FADEC
- Fuel systems from carburettor to fuel injection and turbo/supercharger use on internal combustion aircraft engines.
- The ramjet and scramjet
- The rocket – introduction before further studies in Aerospace Applications
- The gas turbine engine development to cover design developments over time, including the use of can, can-annular and annular chambers with dual burners.
- The development of jet engines and the move from turbo jet to high bypass ratio turbofan engines for civil airliner use.
- The uses of particular types of engines
- Limitations of engine types
- Future developments in aircraft engines
- Gas turbine engine design, manufacturing and process and operation with detailed discussion of compressor, combustor, turbine, blade materials and manufacturing processes
- Design of engine intakes and exhaust for subsonic and supersonic flight, including reheat. Operation 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
- Alternative fuels
- Emissions regulations and the development of combustion chambers, as well as the use of synthetic fuels

Element 1: Assignment (1500 words) weighted at 50%, covering learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 (AHEP3: SM1b, SM2b, EA1b, EA2, EA3b, EL4, P4, P6, P8)
Element 2: Exam (1 hours) weighted at 50%, covering learning outcomes 1 and 2 (AHEP3: SM1b SM2b, EA1b, EA2, EA3b, EL4, P4, P6, P8)

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
- Taught Lectures
- Tutorials
- Student centred learning to included laboratory work, research and example questions and problems.

1. Demonstrate systematic knowledge of different power and propulsion systems and their components and the ways in which modern aircraft are propelled. (AHEP3: SM1b, EA1b, EA2, EL4, P4, P6). Knowledge and Understanding

2. Evaluate design and off-design calculations in gas turbine systems and employ appropriate decision-making procedures in complex and unpredictable engine failing situations. (AHEP3: SM2b, EA1b, EA3b, P8) Analysis, Problem Solving

3. Demonstrate and Implement process simulation and performance analysis in relation to propulsion systems. (AHEP3: SM1b, EA1b, EA2, EA3b, P8). Analysis

Practical Laboratory Facilities, Engineering Software and PCs

Software package:
GasTurb and Aspen One software (available in computer clusters in S105 A and B), possible use of Ricardo WAVE software (available in computer clusters in S105 A and B)
Online resources:
Online tutorials, YouTube, power and propulsion forums such as https://propulsionenergy.aiaa.org/, https://www.gpps.global/, https://etn.global/.

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El-Sayed, A. F. (2017); Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines (2nd Edition), CRC Press
Farokhi, S. (2021); Aircraft Propulsion: Cleaner, Leaner, and Greener (3rd Edition), Wiley
Heywood, J. (2018); Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals (2nd Edition), McGraw Hill
Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R., (2009) Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Pearson
Hunecke, K. (1997); Jet Engines: Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation, Crowood Press
Kurzke, J. and Halliwell, I. (2019); Propulsion and Power: An Exploration of Gas Turbine Performance Modelling, Springer
Mattingly, J. D., Heiser, W. H., Pratt, D. T, Boyer, K. M. and Haven, B. A. (2019); Aircraft Engine Design (3rd Edition), AIAA
Mattingly, J. D. and Boyer, K. (2016); Elements of Propulsion: Gas Turbines and Rockets (2nd Edition), AIAA
Rolls Royce (2015); The Jet Engine (5th Edition), Wiley
Stone, R. (2012); Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines (4th Edition), Palgrave Macmillan

This module introduces propulsion systems for aviation purposes. The essential components of such systems will be evaluated, such as compressors, turbines, combustors, heat exchanges and power electronics. The discussions will include design and off-design procedures. Internal Combustion, Turbofan, turboprop and turbojet Aero engines will be discussed.

For a deeper understanding of gas turbine engines GasTurb and Aspen Plus software will be used to learn about the compressor and turbine maps and performance and efficiencies.