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PROPULSION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK306E PROPULSION SYSTEMS 6 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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: Primary objective of this course is to teach the student the basic principles of jet engines and propulsion and also expand students’ knowledge about the general performance analyses of the aircraft engines.
Contents of the Course Unit: Aero-thermodynamic principles for jet propulsion. Gas turbine engines for aircrafts. Parametric cycle analysis for ideal engines. Engine component performances. Parametric cycle analysis for real engines. Engine performance analyses.

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

Recognizing aircraft engines and understanding classification basis
Understanding how thrust established by aircraft engines
Understanding primary performance parameters in aircraft engines
Understanding how to use thermodynamic cycles on performance analysis at aircraft engines
Understanding the effects of reaction heat, adiabatic flame temperature on overall performance about combustion chambers of aircraft engines.
Ability to calculate the ideal performances at design conditions of aircraft engines and their components
Understanding the inclusion of losses and their effects due to the components of aircraft engines on the overall performance analysis.
Ability to calculate the aircraft performance values and evaluate them at realistic cases whit losses.
Ability to carry out aircraft engine performance analysis and interpretation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Classification and general performance -
2 - Performance parameters -
3 - Thrust, thermal and overall efficiencies -
4 - Thermodynamic cycles -
5 - Combustion -
6 - Chemical transformations -
7 - Problem Solutions -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Analysis of jet thrust systems -
10 - Ramjet -
11 - Turbojet -
12 - Turbojet-devam -
13 - Turbofan -
14 - Propellers -
15 - Components of jet thrust systems -
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, 2nd ed. 2014.
Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Hill and Peterson, 2nd Edition (1992).

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

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

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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

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.
5

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.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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

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
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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

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.
5
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
5
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
5
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
5

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 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 5 5
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 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 5 5
TOTAL 35 0 108
Total Workload of the Course Unit 108
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0