NG3S427 - Advances in Aerospace Propulsion 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advances in Aerospace Propulsion | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Richard Grant, Jon McGee, Cw Thomas, Jason Blackwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| 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 provide the student with a detailed knowledge of emerging & future aircraft propulsion systems as well as the rationale and drivers for the development of new systems.
Content Summary
Environmental Factors
Bio-Fuels
Hydrogen as a fuel
Piston Engine Theory
Gas Turbines Revisited
Recent developments in GTEs
Aero-Derivative GTEs
Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Hybrid Aircraft Propulsion Systems
UAV Propulsion Systems & Requirements
Supersonic and beyond engines
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Tutorial | 48 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and compare environmental consequences of current aerospace propulsion systems, alongside emerging and future systems |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a detailed understanding of emerging and future aerospace propulsion systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Group presentation on a topic covered in the syllabus | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Analyse emerging technology in aircraft propulsion systems and its environmental impact. | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |