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PROPELLER PRACTICES COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY140 PROPELLER PRACTICES 2 4 2 2

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.1 Fundamentals Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Propeller loss; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question - Answer
2 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.1 Fundamentals Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Propeller loss; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question - Answer
3 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.1 Fundamentals Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Propeller loss; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Lecture Question - Answer
4 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.2 Propeller Construction 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, controllable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation (assembly). Lecture Question - Answer
5 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.2 Propeller Construction 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, controllable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation (assembly). 17.3 Propeller Pitch Control Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Feathering and reverse pitch; Protection against over acceleration. Lecture Question - Answer
6 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.3 Propeller Pitch Control Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Feathering and reverse pitch; Protection against over acceleration. Lecture Question - Answer
7 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17. 4 Propeller Synchronization Synchronization and stage synchronization (synchrophasing) equipment. 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment. 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment. Lecture Question - Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture Question - Answer
10 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/stabilization; Blade tracking; Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair schemes; Propeller engine start-up Lecture Question - Answer
11 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/stabilization; Blade tracking; Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair schemes; Propeller engine start-up. Lecture Question - Answer
12 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/stabilization; Blade tracking; Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair schemes; Propeller engine start-up. Lecture Question - Answer
13 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.6 Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing/stabilization; Blade tracking; Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller operation/repair schemes; Propeller engine start-up. Lecture Question - Answer
14 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.7 Propeller Storage and Storage Propeller storage and removal from storage. Lecture Question - Answer
15 Preliminary survey on internet related to the subject 17.7 Propeller Storage and Storage Propeller storage and removal from storage. Lecture Question - Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -