Aircraft propulsion systems.

Teacher(s)

Chatelain Philippe; Moens Maud (compensates Chatelain Philippe);

Language

English

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

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	In consideration of the reference table AA of the program " Master's degree civil engineer mechanics ", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning: AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3 AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.3 AA3.1, AA3.2 AA5.4, AA5.5, AA5.6 AA6.3, AA6.4 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.

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

Teaching methods

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

Evaluation methods

The final evaluation is based on a written exam and homework/laboratory report marks. The homework assignments and laboratory activities are mandatory, and individual unless announced otherwise. A report must be produced for each within a specified time frame and the marks are definitive (these assignments cannot be retaken). The exam is subdivided into 2 parts:

• theory
• practical exercises : performance evaluation and system design

In case of technical issues or in case of fraud suspicion, the lecturers may reserve the right to replace the written exam by an oral exam.

Other information

Lectures:

Online resources

http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/enrol/index.php?id=8367

Faculty or entity

MECA