Aircraft Propulsion

3 credits

Propulsion requirements, effects of Mach number, altitude, and application; basic propeller theory; propeller, turboshaft, turbojet, turbofan; cycle analysis and optimization for gas turbine power plant; inter-relations between thermodynamic, aerodynamic and mechanical designs; selection of aeroengines; principles of rocket propulsion systems. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: ENGR_O 310 and ENGR_O 375.