Module Details

Module Code: SYST H3602
Module Title: Propulsion Systems 2
Title: Propulsion Systems 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Roddy McNamee
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge required to analyse the performance of a diverse range of propulsion systems in the aerospace domain.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform calculations relating to the peformance of air breathing aerospace propulsion systems.
LO2 Calculate performance of different stages of propulsion systems.
LO3 Numerically evaluate performance of propellers
LO4 Categorise various electric propulsion architectures
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Review of conservation equations: mass, momentum and energy, thermodynamics, compressible flow, Introduction: air-breathing and rocket propulsion, first Law of thermodynamics, specific heat capacity, ratio of specific heat capacities, closed systems, open system, steady state energy equation, enthalpy.
Thermodynamics
Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, T-S Diagrams.
Thermodynamic cycles
Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Mean effective pressure, cycle efficiency, PV diagrams.
Compressors
Centrifugal compressors, Axial compressor, work required, whirl speed, power.
Combustion
Stoicometric combustion, thermochemistry, fuels, premixed, non-premixed flames, adiabatic flame temperature, experimental and numerical methods in combustion, flammability and stability limits.
Turbines
Work, power, reaction.
Nozzles
Critical pressure, critical temperature, nozzle velocity.
Froude Momentum
Froude momentum theory, in-flow, thrust.
Torsion of shafts.
2nd Polar Moment, Torque, Power, Shear, Moment of Inertia, Radius of Gyration.
Balancing of Rotating Masses
Static Balancing and Dynamic Balancing, both numerically and graphically.
Vibration
Whirl speed, torsional vibration, Rayleigh method, Dunkerley's method.
Electric Motor Propulsion Construction
Construction of rotating electric machines (outrunner, inrunner, rotor, stator, shaft, bearings, magnets, windings, electrical insulation, commutators, motor cooling, sensors).
Electric Motor Propulsion
Power electronics (switching devices, DC–DC converters, single-phase and multiple-phase DC–AC inverters, single-phase and multiple-phase AC–DC rectifiers). Motor control systems (control functions, speed control, torque control, position measurement, generator mode for energy recuperation, protection functions). Wiring of electric power storage, power electronics and electric motor. High energy and voltages risks, and associated safety procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a written report where they will be required to perform some calculations.
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A class test which may be administered on the college VLE.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A series of practical tasks relating to the performance of a propulsion system.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Will consist of a practical test in which students will be required to write software to analyse a propulsion system.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A formal written exam where students will be required to peform calculations relating to propulsion sytems.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class lectures. 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Practicals Contact A series of exercises to complete. 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact Students will be expected to review notes and write up practicals. 15 Weeks per Stage 9.47 142
Total Weekly Contact Hours 9.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Saeed Farokhi. (2021), Aircraft Propulsion, 3. 1-12, Wiley, p.900, [ISBN: 9781119718642].
  • Philip Hill and Carl Peterson. (2009), Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, 2nd. Pearson, [ISBN: 9788131729519].
  • Thomas Wild. (2018), Aircraft Powerplants, 9th. 23, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 9781259835704].
  • Ahmed F. El-Sayed. (2017), Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, CRC Press, p.1447, [ISBN: 9781466595163].
  • Rayner Joel. (1996), Basic Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th. Prentice Hall, p.647, [ISBN: 9780582256293].
  • Hih Saravanamuttoo. (2017), Gas Turbine Theory, 7. 10, Pearson, China, p.544, [ISBN: 9781292093093].
  • Stefan F. Jurek. (1972), Electrical Machines for Technicians and Technician Engineers, Longman, [ISBN: 9780582426016].
  • Dale Crane. (2018), Aviation Maintenance Technician: Powerplant, 4. Aviation Maintenance Technicia, p.815, [ISBN: 9781619546455].
  • Hughes. (2016), Hughes Electrical & Electronic Technology, 12. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292093048].
  • Mattingly. (2005), Elements Of Gas Turbine Propulsion, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, p.960, [ISBN: 9780070606289].
  • George P. Sutton,Oscar Biblarz. (2016), Rocket Propulsion Elements, John Wiley & Sons, p.792, [ISBN: 9781118753651].
  • Stephen Turns. (2011), An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and Applications, McGraw-Hill Education, p.752, [ISBN: 9780073380193].
  • Dan M. Goebel,Ira Katz. (2008), Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion, Wiley, p.486, [ISBN: 9780470429273].
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