AE6014E - Engine & Powerplant
Objectives
General objective:
This module provides the basics required for understanding the aero-thermodynamic operation of the various types of engine, for the purpose of engine certification and for certification of the propulsion system on an aircraft.
After the course, the student will be able to:
- To be able to understand the basics of aerothermodynamics principles of the various type of engines.
- To understand the main requirements for the certification of engines and powerplant.
Detailed objectives:
Review of thermodynamics as applied to engines
- General operating principles of engines
Propeller turbines and gas turbine engines
- Turbojet engines
- Technological progress
Materials
- Pollution
- Noise
Electronic control systems
- Aircraft / engine interface problems
- Engine design constraints connected with airworthiness regulations
Powerplant installations : APUs (Auxiliary Power Unit)
Aiworthiness regulations and certification tests
Hours
- Lectures : 27
Form of assessment
Total assessment hours: 1
This course is part of the programme
In brief
ECTS credits 2
Number of hours 28
Teaching language
Anglais