AERO3400
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will learn to analyse and control thrust generation mechanisms common in modern aerospace systems. For Piston-prop, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan and rocket engines, the thermodynamics, aerodynamics, thrust and torque characteristics will be developed analytically via modelling and simulation. There will be a strong emphasis on testing and control of engines and developing an understanding of engine response to control and integration with other relevant aircraft systems.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Analyse and estimate the performance characteristics of various aeronautical propulsion systems.
2. Quantify the response characteristics of aeronautical propulsion systems.
3. Undertake experimental testing of engines and communicate engine performance characteristics in a written report.
4. Evaluate engine suitability relative to aircraft performance requirements.
5. Assess engine interaction and integration issues with other aircraft systems.
6. Devise appropriate control strategies for aerospace propulsion systems.
7. Explain engine health monitoring concepts and strategies.
8. Discuss engine noise and pollution issues.
Content
- Thermodynamic fundamentals for internal combustion and turbine engines.
- Analysis of propeller performance. Thrust, torque and connection with aircraft performance.
- Turbine engine components, operation and cycle analysis. Analysis of turbine engine performance. Turbojet and turbofan thrust characteristics.
- Engine intake and nozzle design.
- Engine/thrust dynamics, simulation and response to control for the various aeronautical engine types.
- Fuel control systems.
- Turbine engine control, control constraints and processes. FADEC.
- Engine control integration with automatic flight control systems.
- Engine/airframe integration, dynamic interaction and stability.
- Engine health monitoring.
- Regulatory requirements relating to flight propulsion systems.
- Introduction to rocket and electric propulsion.
Requisite
Only available to students enrolled in one of the programs:
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours) [40181,40349],
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) [40066,40377],
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) [40061,40376],
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) [40064,40367],
Bachelor of Aerospace Systems Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) [40299,40348],
Bachelor of Aerospace Systems Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) [40302,40347].
Assumed knowledge
AERO2000, MATH1110, MATH1120, MATH2310 and ENGG2440.
Assessment items
Report: Propellor Laboratory
Written Assignment: Propeller Propulsion Systems Analysis
Report: Jet Engine Laboratory
Written Assignment: Jet Propulsion Systems Analysis
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 lectues separate days.
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 lectues separate days.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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