Fundamentals of Air-Breathing Propulsion

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This course introduces the principles of operation of air-breathing engines, including gas-turbines (turbojets, turbofans, and turboprops), ramjets, and scramjets. Topics covered include: engine thrust and efficiency analysis; working principles and performance analysis of diffusers, compressors, combustors, and nozzles; parametric cycle analysis; effect of irreversibilities on performance. The topics covered are also relevant to the operation of gas-turbines used for power generation. Recommended background: thermodynamics (ES 3001, CH 3510, PH 2101 or equivalent), compressible fluid dynamics (AE/ME 3110 or equivalent). Students may not receive credit for both AE 4210 and either AE 4710 or AE 4711.