| Explains the basic operating principles of gas turbine engines; evaluates the relationship between potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton’s laws of motion, and the Brayton cycle. |
| Analyzes the relationship between engine power, force, work, energy, speed, and acceleration; determines their impact on the design and performance of gas turbine engines. |
| Compares the structural characteristics of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, and turboprop engines; examines the operating principles of each engine type and analyzes their differences in industrial applications. |
| Defines the performance parameters of gas turbine engines; evaluates the impact of key metrics such as gross thrust, net thrust, converging nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, and specific fuel consumption (SFC) on engine performance. |
| Assesses how environmental factors affect engine performance; determines the influence of parameters such as bypass ratio, engine pressure ratio, and gas flow temperature, pressure, and velocity on engine performance. |
| Explains engine ratings and performance limitations; investigates the effects of static thrust, speed-altitude-temperature relationships on engine performance. |
| Analyzes the structure and operation of compressor inlet systems; evaluates the impact of different inlet configurations on engine performance and discusses ice protection methods. |
| Examines the structure, operating principles, and applications of compressors; distinguishes between axial and centrifugal types, and analyzes the effects of fan balancing methods on engine performance. |
| Explains the occurrence of stall and surge in compressors; analyzes their causes and effects on engine performance. Evaluates the effectiveness of airflow control methods such as bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator vanes, and rotating stator blades. |
| Explains the structural characteristics and operating principles of the combustion section; determines the impact of combustion chamber design on the efficiency of gas turbine engines. |