Aerospace Propulsion Systems
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3076 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME3076
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will build on the knowledge in MMME2028 and widen the context and application to include considerations of the propulsion requirements of light aircraft, military applications and supersonic flight.
Alternative propulsion units such as ramjets, scramjets and rockets will be evaluated. Propeller design knowledge from MMME2028 will be extended and Helicopter propulsion introduced. Future propulsion technologies, including electrification of propulsion, will be appraised.
Throughout these topics factors influencing design and choice of engine configuration will be evaluated.
At the end of the module students will have a wider and deeper knowledge relating to propulsion choices for aerospace applications and be in a position to design the key elements of these propulsion system.
Target Students
Students must be on one of the Aerospace Engineering courses H402, H40A, H400, H40B.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Written report up to 3,000 words
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim for this module is that students can evaluate and design an appropriate propulsion unit for a defined aircraft mission using their prior knowledge combined with the material taught in this module.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
L01 - Analyse a given mission and assess what the propulsion requirements will be
L02 - Evaluate what would be an appropriate propulsion unit for a given mission
L03 - Suggest suitable designs for propulsion systems and components
L04 - Record and evaluate analysis and decision making process and communicate this in a professional written report