Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair for B.Tech 7th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair B.Tech (R13) seventhsem is as follows.
OBJECTIVES:
- To make the students to familiarize with the Aircraft engine maintenance procedure and practice.
- Must have knowledge of basics of Aeronautics and engine components.
UNIT I : PISTON ENGINES [9 hours]
Carburetion and Fuel injection systems for small and large engines – Ignition system components – spark plug detail – Engine operating conditions at various altitudes – Engine power measurements – Classification of engine lubricants and fuels – Induction, Exhaust and cooling system – Maintenance and inspection check to be carried out.Inspection and maintenance and trouble shooting – Inspection of all engine components – Daily and routine checks – Overhaul procedures – Compression testing of cylinders – Special inspection schedules – Engine fuel, control and exhaust systems – Engine mount and super charger – Checks and inspection procedures.
UNIT II : PROPELLERS [9 hours]
Propeller theory – operation, construction assembly and installation – Pitch change mechanism- Propeller axially system- Damage and repair criteria – General Inspection procedures – Checks on constant speed propellers – Pitch setting, Propeller Balancing, Blade cuffs, Governor/Propeller operating conditions – Damage and repair criteria.
UNIT III: JET ENGINES [9 hours]
Types of jet engines – Fundamental principles – Bearings and seals – Inlets – compressors- turbines- exhaust section – classification and types of lubrication and fuels- Materials used – Details of control, starting around running and operating procedures – Inspection and Maintenance- permissible limits of damage and repair criteria of engine components- internal inspection of engines- compressor washing- field balancing of compressor fans- Component maintenance procedures – Systems maintenance procedures – use of instruments for online maintenance – Special inspection procedures- Foreign Object Damage – Blade damage .
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
- Apply maintenance procedure to Aircraft Engines
- Identify the engine components and faults
- Apply non destructive testing procedures to identify the defects
- Apply overhauling procedure to new engines
REFERENCES:
- Kroes & Wild, ” Aircraft Power plants “, 7th Edition – McGraw Hill, New York, 1994.
- Turbomeca, ” Gas Turbine Engines “, The English Book Store “, New Delhi, 1993.
- United Technologies Pratt & Whitney, “The Aircraft Gas turbine Engine and its Operation”, The English Book Store, New Delhi.
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