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
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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

Reading List

Jet Propulsion: A simple Guide to Aerodynamics & Thermodynamic Design and Performance of Jet Engines, by Nicholas Cumpsty

Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion, by Jack D. Mattingly.

Gas Turbine Propulsion Systems (Aerospace Series) by Bernie Maclsaac and Roy Langton.

Jet Engines, Fundamentals of Theory Design and Operation by Klaus Hunecke.

Gas Turbine Theory by H. I. H. Saravanamuttoo, G. F. C. Rogers, H. Cohen.

Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket Propulsion by Gordon Oates.

Aircraft Engine Controls: Design, System Analysis, and Health Monitoring (AIAA Education) By Link C. Jaw and Jack Mattingly.