COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Propulsion Systems
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 409
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to present the basic principles of gas turbine engines, to provide common methods used in basis design stages
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to Compare gas turbine types and design processes,
  • Be able to discuss the principles of combustion,
  • Be able to describe the basic principles of the turbomachinery,
  • Be able to explain the basic components of the gas turbine,
  • Be able to determine wing profile and geometry on the basis of aerodynamics
  • Be able to define turbine performance
Course Description Propulsion Systems course provides important tools in understanding of aircraft engines, which are mainly, gas turbines. The course provides basic information about aerodynamics, gas dynamics, thermodynamics, turbomachinery, combustion, and engine performance.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Thermodynamics review H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
2 Thermodynamics review H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
3 Introduction H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
4 Gas turbine idealised cycles H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
5 Gas turbine idealised cycles H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
6 Fundamental descriptions of aircraft jet engine H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
7 Fundamental descriptions of aircraft jet engine H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
8 Midterm H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
9 Aircraft engine thermodynamic cycles H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
10 Aircraft engine thermodynamic cycles H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
11 Combustion chamber H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
12 Aircraft engine performance calculations (Turbojet) H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
13 Aircraft engine performance calculations (Turbojet+Afterburner+Reheat) H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
14 Aircraft engine performance calculations (Turbofan) H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
15 Review of the lecture H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

H.SARAVANAMUTTOO, G. ROGERS, H COHEN, PV STRAZNICKY, AC NIX; Gas Turbine Theory 7th edition, published by Pearson Education Limited, 2017

Suggested Readings/Materials

Philip P. WALSH and Paul FLETCHER Gas Turbine Performance Second Edition, Blackwell Science Ltd,2004

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
6
96
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
14
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
3
Final Exams
1
3
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

X
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest