PROPULSION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK306	PROPULSION SYSTEMS	6	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main purpose of this subject is to teach the student the basics of jet engine and its implementation and to inform them about the general performance analysis of aircraft engines.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Jet Propulsion Principle: Fluid Momentum and Reaction Force, Rockets, Turbojets, Turbofans and Ramjets. Thermodynamics of Aircraft Engines: Thrust and Efficiency, Ramjets, Turbojet Engines, Turbofan Engines, Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines, Typical Engine Performance, Engine-Aircraft Matching. Aerothermodynamics of Inlets, Combustors and Nozzles: Subsonic Inlets, Supersonic Inlets, Gas Turbine Combustors, Afterburners and Ramjet Combustors, Supersonic Combustors, Exhaust Nozzles. Axial Compressors. Centrifugal Compressors. Rocket Engine.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

To understand the basics of recognizing and classifying aircraft engines. To understand how reaction is created with aircraft engines. To understand the basic performance parameters in aircraft engines. To understand the use of thermodynamic cycles in performance analysis in aircraft engines. To understand the reaction heat, adiabatic flame temperature and their effects on general performance in aircraft engine combustion chambers. To be able to calculate the ideal performance of aircraft engines and their components under design conditions. To understand the internal and effects of aircraft engine component losses on general performance analysis. To be able to calculate and examine aircraft engine performance values ​​in real situations where losses occur. To be able to perform and interpret aircraft engine performance analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Classification and general performance	-
2	-	Classification and general performance	-
3	-	Performance parameters	-
4	-	Response, thermal and total efficiency	-
5	-	Thermodynamic cycles	-
6	-	Combustion	-
7	-	Combustion	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Chemical transformations	-
10	-	Jet thrust systems analysis	-
11	-	Ramjet	-
12	-	Turbojet	-
13	-	Turbojet/Turbofan	-
14	-	Propellers	-
15	-	Jet thrust systems elements	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Fundamentals of aircraft and rocket propulsion, Ahmed F. El-Sayed, Springer 2016.
Aircraft Propulsion, Saeed Farokhi, Wiley, 2009.
Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Hill and Peterson, 2nd Edition (1992).
Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion, Mattingly, J. D., Mc Graw Hill, 1996.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	3	5	15
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	2	4
TOTAL	39	0	101