NG3S363 - Propulsion 20 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | 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: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | 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: | 100428 - aerodynamics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To provide knowledge of incompressible and compressible fluids, based upon thermofluids 1 and 2To provide a knowledge of aircraft propulsion systemsTo provide required knowledge and skills to analyze conventional and novel engine cycles and performance parameters.
Content Summary
?Fundamentals of aircraft propulsion.
Propeller theory and the thrust equation.
Air-breathing engines for aircraft propulsion: Reciprocating piston engines and gas turbine engines.
Parametric cycle analysis and performance of ideal engines.
Subsonic and supersonic gas turbine intake design and shockwave analysis.
Propulsion-airframe integration.
Turbomachinery: fans, compressors, and turbines.
Combustion and exhaust systems.
Introduction to rocket propulsion.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 75 |
| Directed Study | 75 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to demonstrate, analyse and solve a range of problems of aircraft propulsion system design and airframe integration. |
| LO2 | Be able to demonstrate the performance parameters of typical (conventional) and novel aircraft propulsion systems and perform the performance analysis. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD008373 | Thermofluids 2 | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously-seen or unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to not more than 2 and a half hours | 150 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |