Unit information: Aircraft Propulsion in 2020/21

Unit name	Aircraft Propulsion
Unit code	AENG20006
Credit points	10
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Mr. Sandy Mitchell
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	AENG21100 Aerodynamics
School/department	Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Aims:

To describe the basic features of aircraft propulsion, engine performance and design.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit the student will have an introductory knowledge of the propulsion concepts used in aircraft and be able to apply them to set problems.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Timed assessment during May/June assessment period (100%)

Reading and References

• Gas Turbine Theory Saravanamuttoo, Rogers & Cohen Longman
• Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with applications Flack Cambridge
• Aircraft Propulsion & Gas Turbine Engines Ahmed F. El-Sayed CRC Press
• Jet Propulsion Cumpsty Cambridge University Press
• Theory of Flight Richard von Mises Dover Publications
• Aerodynamics of V/STOL Fligt Barnes W. McCormick Jr. Dover Publications