This module covers advanced concepts in the core areas of aeronautical engineering. In addition to the aeroplane related concepts, helicopters will also be delivered in this module. You can enhance your practical skills through the wind tunnel sessions delivered. With the help of the ANSYS Fluent tutorial delivered, you will be able to simulate airflow over a 3D wing and measure their aerodynamic coefficients/forces, during this module. The module also introduces gas turbine applications in propulsion systems.

Advanced Aerodynamics
Introduction
Computational aerodynamics
Subsonic aerodynamics
Supersonic aerodynamics
Experimental aerodynamics
Helicopter aerodynamics

Gas Turbines
Gas turbine engine principles and design considerations
Gas turbine design and off-design performance analysis
Emission analysis and alternative fuels

1. A 2500-word individual report on computational and experimental aerodynamics. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: M3, M4, M5

2. An examination. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: M1, M2, M3

This module will enable you to gain understanding, apply knowledge analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:

Taught Lectures – covers all the theoretical content listed in the indicative content.

Tutorials – Numerical calculations, computational simulations using systems such as ANSYS Fluent and GasTurb.

Lab – Wind tunnel sessions.

Independent study

1. Analyse airflow over a wing using computational and experimental methods. (AHEP4: M3, M4, M5)

Application & Problem-Solving
Digital Literacy

2. Apply subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics concepts to solve complex problems. (AHEP4: M1, M2)

Application & Problem-Solving

3. Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of propulsion systems and their components operating on fossil fuels and alternative renewable fuels. (AHEP 4: M1)

Knowledge & Understanding

4. Apply advanced mathematical and engineering principles to analyse and evaluate gas turbine design and operational performance. (AHEP 4: M2)

Application & Problem-Solving

Wind tunnel

ANSYS Fluent software

Gasturb software

Abbott, I. H. and Von Doenhoff, A. E., (2000) Theory of Wing Sections, Dover Publications - this book is still relevant in terms of learning an in-depth understanding of NACA aerofoils.
Anderson, J. D., (2017); Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 6th Ed, McGraw Hill (This is the most recent prominent text in this area)

Farokhi, S., (2017), Aircraft propulsion, 2nd Edition, Willy. (This is the most recent prominent text in this area)

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

Seddon, J. M., and Newman, S., (2011) Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics (3rd Edition), Wiley-Blackwell (This is the most recent prominent text in this area)

This module covers advanced concepts in the core areas of aeronautical engineering. In addition to the aeroplane related concepts, helicopters will also be delivered in this module. You can enhance your practical skills through the wind tunnel sessions delivered. With the help of the ANSYS Fluent tutorial delivered, you will be able to simulate airflow over a 3D wing and measure their aerodynamic coefficients/forces, during this module. The module also introduces gas turbine applications in propulsion systems. This includes discussion of gas turbine thermodynamic cycles, alternative fuels (such as hydrogen and e‑fuels), and associated emissions. The key components of these systems, including compressors, turbines, combustors, nozzles are critically evaluated. The module further addresses both design and off‑design analysis of gas turbine cycles for propulsion aero‑engine cycles, including turbofan, turboprop, and turbojet configurations.