Aerospace Propulsion AS 5th Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme

Aerospace Propulsion detail syllabus for Aerospace Engineering (As), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17AS52), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

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Course Objectives:

This course will enable students to

1. Understand the working principles of gas turbine and ramjet propulsion systems, the design principles of inlets, combustion chambers, nozzles used in them.
2. Learn the operation of compressors and turbines in gas turbine propulsion systems.
3. Understand the operation of rocket propulsion

Module 1

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Module 2

Propeller Blade Theory: Momentum theory, Blade element theory, combined blade element and momentum theory, propeller power losses, propeller performance parameters, prediction of static thrust- and in flight, negative thrust, prop fans, ducted propellers, propeller noise, propeller selection, propeller charts.

Module 3

Nozzles and Combustion Chamber: Subsonic and supersonic inlets -Relation between minimum area ratio and external deceleration ratio -Starting problem in supersonic inlets -Modes of inlet operation, jet nozzle – Efficiencies – Over expanded, under and optimum expansion in nozzles – Thrust reversal. Classification of Combustion chambers -Combustion chamber performance – Flame tube cooling – Flame stabilization.

Module 4

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Module 5

Introduction to rocket propulsion: Introduction to rocket propulsion -Reaction principle – Thrust equation – Classification of rockets based on propellants used – solid, liquid and hybrid – Comparison of these engines with special reference to rocket performance – electric propulsion – classification- electro thermal – electro static -electromagnetic thrusters- geometries of Ion thrusters- beam/plume characteristics – hall thrusters.

Course Outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the engineering concepts of air breathing propulsion systems.
2. Distinguish the different types of compressors.
3. Choose the propellant based on the application.

Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):

• Engineering Knowledge.
• Problem Analysis.
• Design / development of solutions
• Interpretation of data

Question paper pattern:

• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 16 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

Text Books:

1. Hill,P.G. and Peterson, C.R. Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Pearson India,2nd edition,2009,ISBN-13: 978-8131729519
2. Cohen, H. Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H, Gas Turbine Theory, DORLING KINDERSLEY,5th edition,2002,ISBN-13: 978-8177589023

Reference Books:

1. G.C. Oates, Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components, AIAA Education Series, 1985,ISBN-13: 978-0915928972.
2. G.P.Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements, Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 7th Edition,2010,ISBN-13: 978-8126525775.
3. W.P.Gill, H.J.Smith & J.E. Ziurys, Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines as applied to Reciprocating, Gas turbine & Jet Propulsion Power Plants, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., 4th revised edition,2007,ISBN-13: 978-8120417106.

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