NG3S426 - Aerospace Turbine Propulsion Systems 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S426
Module Title: Aerospace Turbine Propulsion Systems
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Module Leader: Richard Grant
Module Team: Craig Thomas, Daniel Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
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 3
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To give the student a detailed knowledge of engineering principles of aircraft Gas Turbine Engine propulsion and associated systems.

Content Summary

Content Summary

Thermodynamics of propulsion system

GTE design & manufacturing

Engine performance Parameters

Turbo-prop Engines

Turbo-shaft Engines

Turbofan Engines

Turbojet Engines

Engine Indication Systems

Power Augmentation Systems

Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Powerplant Installation

Fire Protection Systems

Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation

Engine Storage and Preservation

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 95
Tutorial 16
Practical classes and workshops 8
Independent Study 18
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 3
Formative Assessment - Independent 50
Active/Simulation Based 10
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse and evaluate aspects of gas turbine engines in terms of performance
LO2 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of gas turbine engines

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Two written Reports based on Gas Turbine Engine systems (2000 wordcount each) 0 4000 80 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 Written Examination Based on EASA (External) 115 N/A 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Onsite External Examination 1

Reading List

Gunston, B. (2006) The development of jet and turbine aero engines. 4th ed. Sparkford, Somerset: Patrick Stephens

https://southwales.rl.talis.com/modules/ng3s426_v1

Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc (1997) A&P technician powerplant textbook. Englewood, Colo: Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.

Rolls-Royce plc (2015) The jet engine. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Cumpsty, N.A and Heyes, A. (2015) Jet propulsion: a simple guide to the aerodynamics and thermodynamic design and performance of jet engines. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.