MEC435 Advanced Aero Propulsion (10 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F7

Pre-requisites		MEC345
		MEC345
Co-requisites		No
Additional Information		Restricted to students registered for Programmes of Study within the IPO and Mechanical Engineering

Description

The module builds directly on the learning and teaching in Aerospace Propulsion (MEC345).The aim of this module is to provide the students with an in depth and advanced knowledge of the design and principles of operation of gas turbines. The principles of operation of scramjets, ramjets, pulse detonation engines and the design of rockets for propulsion will also be investigated through examples of historical importance.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	74.0
Lecture	18.0
Problem Solving	3.0
Tutorial	3.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.