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.
|
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|
|
|
|
5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
|
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|
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|
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.
|
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|
|
|
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.
|
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|
|
|
|
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
|
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|
|
|
|
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.
|
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|
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.
|
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5 |
2 |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
|
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|
|
5 |
3 |
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
|
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|
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 |
|