Unit information: Gas Turbine Performance in 2012/13

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Unit name Gas Turbine Performance
Unit code AENGM9108
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Mr. Dryell
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

The course aims to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of gas turbine and aircraft performance. A general knowledge of gas turbines and the basic principles of gas flow are assumed. At the end of the course, candidates will have a working knowledge of: How a gas turbine behaves; How engine cycles are designed and verified; How the whole engine is modelled; How engine control is used to achieve performance; The candidate will also understand the fundamentals of the performance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.