| Unit name | AVDASI 3 – Aircraft Propulsion, Performance and Sustainable Operations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CADE30007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Dasgupta |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Engineering Science A, Engineering Science B, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, or equivalents |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
This unit advances the students’ knowledge of aerospace propulsion systems, including jet engines, propellers and developing technologies such as electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. An understanding of the essential aspects of aerospace propulsion systems will enable students to calculate performance of fixed/rotary wing aircraft, which underpins the economic viability of aircraft designs. Further, the unit will introduce environmental, commercial, ethical, quality management and other operational considerations, specifically in the context of aviation sustainability.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit builds on elementary knowledge of thermodynamics from Engineering Science, fundamental concepts of aeronautics from AVDASI 1, as well as rotorcraft aerodynamics from second-year Fundamentals of Aerodynamics. The unit prepares students for the AVDASI 4 Group Design Project.
An overview of content
This unit will introduce students to propulsion systems for aircraft, including jet engines, a range of propeller systems (e.g. turboprop, multi-rotor) as well as future considerations surrounding electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. Aircraft performance will be explored, using dedicated modelling methods for fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. The unit also provides a platform to discuss environmental, commercial and ethical considerations (e.g. emissions, noise, air traffic, policy and regulations) surrounding aerospace operations and sustainable aviation, as well as aspects of the future of flight and routes to meet Net Zero objectives.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
The students will have advanced their understanding of aerospace propulsion systems and general aircraft performance. They will also have an appreciation of various environmental, commercial, ethical and regulatory considerations and drivers involved in aircraft operations, specifically in the context of aviation sustainability.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
How you will learn
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, drop-in sessions, computer labs, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Formative tasks will include example sheets, computer labs, and self-directed exercises.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
[100%] – invigilated examination (ILO 1 – 3) AHEP 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 14
When assessment does not go to plan
A reassessment retains the same format as the original assessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CADE30007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
