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Aircraft propulsion systems. [ LMECA2550 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Chatelain Philippe ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Online resources

> https://icampus.uclouvain.be/claroline/course/index.php?cid=MECA2550

Prerequisites
  • MECA 1855 Thermodynamique et énergétique
  • MECA 2322 Mécanique des fluides et transferts 2 (can be taken simultaneously)
  • MECA 2323 Aérodynamique (recommanded)
Main themes

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

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.

Evaluation methods

Written exam in 2 parts:

  • theoretical questions
  • exercises
Teaching methods

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

Lecture slides will also be available

Content

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

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty or entity
in charge
> MECA


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