ECTS - Propulsion Systems I
Propulsion Systems I (ASE306) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Propulsion Systems I | ASE306 | 6. Semester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ENE203 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The course objective is to provide students with a solid understanding of propulsion systems and performance analysis. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to propulsion systems; aerothermodynamics of propulsion systems; Carnot, Brayton, Otto cycles; mixtures, combustion; equilibrium and dissociation; reciprocating engines; rocket engines; ideal engine cycle analysis. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction of the Course; Giving information about purpose, process, expectations and evaluation. Introduction to propulsion systems and classification. | |
| 2 | Introduction to propulsion systems, review of thermodynamics, 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, conservation laws, enthalpy and entropy, speed of sound, Mach number and subsonic, transonic and supersonic flows. | |
| 3 | Gas laws, Equation of state, Compressibility, shock waves, normal shocks, oblique shocks, weak and strong shock, choking, converging – diverging duct flow, energy equation. | |
| 4 | Thermodynamic cycles, Carnot, Brayton, Otto, diesel and binary cycles. Principles of internal combustion engine, reciprocating engines, power, fuel type and properties | |
| 5 | Rotary (Wankel) engines and Propeller theory | |
| 6 | Propeller theory, performance | |
| 7 | Air breathing turbine engines, types, components, pistons, Turbo-machine principles, radial and axial turbo machines, speed triangle, blade geometry, compressor and turbines, turbo jet engines. | |
| 8 | Turbojet engine components, and performance analysis, bypass ratio, temperature, speed and pressure variation, Thrust calculation, performance map, stall and surge. Thrust reverser. | |
| 9 | Turbojet engine examples, commercial available engines, propulsion operations, features. | |
| 10 | Turboshaft and turboprop engines, components, analysis. | |
| 11 | Ram jet engine principles, analysis, performance calculations | |
| 12 | Scramjet system principles, analysis, performance calculations. | |
| 13 | Space propulsion fundamentals. Thrust equation, exhaust velocity, energy and efficiency, performance values. | |
| 14 | Propellent types, solid and liquid propellents, oxidizers, feed systems, tanks, turbopump, nozzles. | |
| 15 | Satellite propulsion, electric propulsion systems, principles, specific impulse. | |
| 16 | Review, Final Exam. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Philip Hill (Author), Carl Peterson (Author) Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion 2nd Edition, Pearson, 1991 |
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| 2. G. C. Oates, Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket Propulsion, 3rd Ed., AIAA Education Series, 1997. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 6 | 30 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 14 | 110 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the aerospace engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | |||||
| 9 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 134 | ||