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Propulsion Systems

Engineering & Social Sciences Program
Madrid, Spain

Dates: 8/31/17 - 12/22/17

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Propulsion Systems

Propulsion Systems Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Aerospace Engineering
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
Prerequisites: Fluid Mechanics Thermal Engineering Aerodynamics Aerospace Propulsion

DESCRIPTION

Introduction to propulsion systems
-Some selected aircraft engines

The Propeller
-Geometry and characteristics of propellers
-Momentum and bleade element theory
-Propeller propulsive efficiency
-Compressibility tip loss
-Propeller testing
-Design of optimum propellers

Reciprocating Engines
-Spark-Ignition engines
-Compression-Ignition engines
-Rotary engines
-Turbosupercharging
-Combustion in Reciprocating Engines
-Engine balance
-Design of Reciprocating Engines

Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
-Cycle analysis of conventional-free-turbine turboprop engine
-Installation issues
-The impact on regional aviation
-The Unducted Fan

Rotordynamics
-Forced Vibration
-Self-Excited Vibration
-Analytical prediction of rotordynamic response
-Rotor balancing

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