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PROPELLER THEORY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY137 PROPELLER THEORY 1 3 3 2

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet and book research on the subject 17.1 Basic Principles Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Loss in propeller; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
2 Internet and book research on the subject 17.1 Basic Principles Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Loss in propeller; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
3 Internet and book research on the subject 17.1 Basic Principles Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Loss in propeller; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
4 Internet and book research on the subject 17.2 Propeller Structure Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade reference point, blade surface, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; Fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation (assembly).17.2 Propeller Structure Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade reference point, blade surface, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; Fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation (assembly). Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
5 Internet and book research on the subject 17.2 Propeller Structure Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade reference point, blade surface, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; Fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation (assembly).17.3 Propeller Pitch Control Speed control and pitch changing methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Federated/feathering and reverse pitch; Protection from over-acceleration. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
6 Internet and book research on the subject 17.3 Propeller Pitch Control Speed control and pitch changing methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Federated/feathering and reverse pitch; Protection from over-acceleration. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
7 Internet and book research on the subject 17. 4 Propeller Synchronization Synchronization and stage synchronization (synchrophasing) equipment.17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. ​ Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet and book research on the subject 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
10 Internet and book research on the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/equalization; Blade tracking; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine start. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
11 Internet and book research on the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/equalization; Blade tracking; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine start. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
12 Internet and book research on the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/equalization; Blade tracking; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine start. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
13 Internet and book research on the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/equalization; Blade tracking; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine start. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
14 Internet and book research on the subject 17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation Propeller housing and removal. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
15 Internet and book research on the subject 17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation Propeller housing and removal. Lecture Question and Answer Case Study Method Demonstration Method Problem Solving Method
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17 - FINAL EXAM -