NG4S311 - Advanced Propulsion 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Propulsion | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Robert Warren | ||
| Module Team: | Mohamed Mohamed, Vishagen Ramasamy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100564 - aerospace propulsion systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide the skills required to perform detail analysis of components of aircraft engines
To demonstrate a working knowledge and critical awareness of aircraft engine performance, analysing techniques, component, system design and associated technologies
Content Summary
Theoretical and real-world operation and performance of gas turbine engines.
Parametric cycle analysis of ideal and real engines.
Mechanical design of gas turbines and Module Matching.
Turbomachinery: Axial-flow and centrifugal compressors, axial- and radial-flow turbines.
Combustion systems: Configurations, design considerations, fuels, emissions and pollutants.
Exhaust systems: Nozzles, afterburners, thrust vectoring and reversal.
Performance degradation, design against failure, and life estimations.
Gas turbine simulation and diagnostics.
New trends in aeroengines: Advanced components and manufacturing technologies, environmental concerns, UAV propulsion.
Rocket propulsion: Engines, performance, and governing equations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Seminar | 8 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 150 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse performance of major components in a gas turbine engine and able to understand integration of individual components into a complete system by component matching |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a working knowledge and complete understanding of engine performance, analysis techniques, component design and associated technologies |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Micro gas turbine lab report | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | n/a | 150 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |