Module Details
Module Code: |
ELEC H3604 |
Module Title:
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Electrical Propulsion
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Title:
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Electrical Propulsion
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Roddy McNamee
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Module Description: |
To provide students with an understanding of how propulsion systems can implement in the age of "more electric aircraft".
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Apply the fundamental principles of electrical power generation, distribution, protection and utilization on board aircraft. |
LO2 |
Use computer based engineering tools to evaluate electronically controlled electrical and electronic propulsion systems for aircraft. |
LO3 |
Perform calculations relating to the peformance of air breathing aerospace propulsion systems. |
LO4 |
Develop knowledge and calculate performance of different stages of propulsion systems. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Avionic Fundamentals Review
AC theory, transformers, relays, contactors, RLC Circuits, power factor, power factor correction, J-notation, polar form, transistors as a switch, pulse code modulation.
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Electrical Power
Batteries (installation and operation, new battery technology, UAV batteries), DC power generation, AC power generation, emergency
power generation, voltage regulation, frequency regulation, power distribution and utilization, circuit protection, external / ground power.
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Electrical Motor Propulsion
Power electronics (switching devices, DC–DC converters, single-phase and multiple-phase DC–AC inverters, single-phase and multiplephase
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.
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Electric Motor Propulsion
Construction of rotating electric machines (outrunner, inrunner, rotor, stator, shaft, bearings, magnets, windings, electrical insulation,
commutators, motor cooling, sensors).
Induction, reluctance, brushless dc, series, shunt motors.
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Introduction to Thermodynamics
Review of conservation equations: mass, momentum and energy, thermodynamics, compressible flow, Introduction: air-breathing, first Law of thermodynamics, specific heat capacity, ratio of specific heat capacities, closed systems, open system,
steady state energy equation, enthalpy.
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Propulsion Thermodynamics
Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, T-S Diagrams, Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Mean effective pressure, cycle efficiency, PV diagrams.
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Combustion
Combustion: stoichiometry, thermochemistry, Fuels, premixed, non-premixed flames, adiabatic flame temperature, experimental and numerical methods in combustion, flammability and stability limits.
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Froude Momentum
Froude momentum theory, in-flow, thrust.
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Torsion of Shafts
2nd Polar Moment, Torque, Power, Shear, Moment of Inertia, Radius of Gyration.
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Balancing of Rotating Masses
Static Balancing and Dynamic Balancing, both numerically and graphically.
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Vibration
Whirl Speed, Torsional Vibration, Rayleigh method, Dunkerley's method.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
5.00 |
60 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and write up of practicals |
15 Weeks per Stage |
9.47 |
142 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
9.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Warsame Hassan Ali,Matthew N. O. Sadiku,Samir Abood. (2019), Fundamentals of Electric Machines, 1st. CRC Press, Boca Raton, p.394, [ISBN: 9780367250980].
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Hughes. (2016), Electrical & Electronic Technology, 12. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292093048].
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Dan M. Goebel,Ira Katz. (2008), Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion, Wiley, p.486, [ISBN: 9780470429273].
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Stefan F. Jurek. Electrical Machines for Technicians and Technician Engineers, Longman, [ISBN: 9780582426016].
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Saeed Farokhi. (2021), Aircraft Propulsion, 3rd Ed. 1-12, Wiley, p.900, [ISBN: 9781119718642].
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Hill. (2009), Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Pearson Education India, p.760, [ISBN: 9788131729519].
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Thomas Wild. (2018), Aircraft Powerplants, 9th. 23, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 9781259835704].
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Ahmed F. El-Sayed. (2017), Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, CRC Press, p.1447, [ISBN: 9781466595163].
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Rayner Joel. (1996), Basic Engineering Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall, p.647, [ISBN: 9780582256293].
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G. F. C. Rogers,Henry Cohen,H. I. H. Saravanamuttoo,Paul Straznicky,Andrew Nix. Gas Turbine Theory, [ISBN: 9781292093093].
| Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Kuznetsov, N. V et Al. (2020), Power Supply System For Aircraft With
Electric Traction, 2020 21st International Scientific
Conference on Electric Power Engineering
(EPE), [ISSN: 2376-5631].
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Farrakhov, Danis Barabanov, Kirill. (2020), Novel modular design of gearless
electric drive for propeller of an
all-electric aircraft, 2020 International Conference on
Electrotechnical Complexes and Systems
(ICOECS), IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
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