Explain the basic structural components of aircraft and the aerodynamic forces affecting flight.
Classify piston, gas turbine, and other types of propulsion systems and explain their working principles.
Compare different engine types according to technical and performance criteria and evaluate their suitable areas of application.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic types of engines used in aircraft, their structures, working principles, and performance characteristics. The course covers: fundamental structural components of aircraft, aerodynamic forces, the historical development of propulsion systems, piston engines, gas turbine engines, jet engines, ramjet/pulsejet/rocket engines, and comparisons of these engine types.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Aircraft, Structural Components, and Forces Acting on the Aircraft
2nd Week
Propulsion Systems and Their History
3rd Week
Engine Types and External Combustion Engines
4th Week
Internal Combustion Engines, Piston Engines, and Working Principles
5th Week
Piston Engines and Their Types
6th Week
Piston Engines and Their Types
7th Week
General Review
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
Types of Jet Engines
10th Week
Gas Turbine Engines
11th Week
Gas Turbine Engines
12th Week
Rocket, Ramjet, and Pulsejet Engines
13th Week
Comparison of Turbine and Piston Engines
14th Week
General Review
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
2
20
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
