Aircraft propulsion systems. [ LMECA2550 ]

MECA 1855 Thermodynamique et énergétique

MECA 2322 Mécanique des fluides et transferts 2 (can be taken simultaneously)

MECA 2323 Aérodynamique (recommanded)

1. Fundamentals of air-breathing propulsion

          1.1) Dynamical and energetic aspects

          1.2) Concepts and domains of use

2. Analysis of propulsion systems

          2.1) The airscrew

          2.2) The jet engine

          2.3) The Ramjet and Scramjet engines

          2.4) Inlets and nozzles

          2.5) Technological aspects

3. Advanced concepts and future trends

Aims to provide an analytical description of systems used in aircraft propulsion, to model their behaviour and to introduce students to performance evaluation and component dimensioning.

Written exam in 2 parts: 1) theoretical questions and  2) exercises

Course notes are being prepared and will be made available in electronic format during the term.

Lecture slides will also be available

1. Fundamentals of air-breathing propulsion

          1.1) Dynamical and energetic aspects

          1.2) Concepts and domains of use

2. Analysis of propulsion systems

          2.1) The airscrew

          2.2) The jet engine

          2.3) The Ramjet and Scramjet engines

          2.4) Inlets and nozzles

          2.5) Technological aspects

3. Advanced concepts and future trends