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PROPELLER COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY334 PROPELLER 6 3 2 6

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Book review 17.1 Fundamentals 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
2 Book review 17.1 Fundamentals 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
3 Book review 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 and Answer
4 Book review 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 and Answer
5 Book review 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 and Answer
6 Book review 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 and Answer
7 Book review 17. 4 Propeller Synchronization Synchronization and stage synchronization (synchrophasing) equipment Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Book review 17. 4 Propeller Synchronization Synchronization and stage synchronization (synchrophasing) equipment Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Book review 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Book review 17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Book review 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-up17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Book review 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-up17.5 Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment. Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Book review 17.7 Propeller Storage and Storage Propeller storage and removal from storage. Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Book review 17.7 Propeller Storage and Storage Propeller storage and removal from storage. Lecture, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -