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School of Engineering · ANU College of Systems and Society
This course will first introduce students to different contemporary mechanisms of thrust generation in atmospheric and space flight. Student will learn how to design, analyse and control thrust generation in aircraft and rocket engines, and how the design and performance of these thrust platforms are related to the laws of thermodynamics, fuel-air power cycles, and combustion chemistry. Piston and gas turbine and piston and turboprop engine platforms will be discussed and compared in terms of efficiency, performance and limitations. Reactive thermal and chemical engines will be discussed, and the effect of propulsive nozzle design on the efficiency of will be discussed. Students will also be introduced to electric space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft, including ion and plasma drives, and their performance when compared to chemical rockets with respect to specific impulse and thrust. Alternative means of space propulsion, such as solar sails and beam-powered propulsion will be discussed. Control and integration with other aircraft sub-systems will also be considered.
Laboratories
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Design Project
Learning outcomes 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours per semester consisting of the following activities: · Approximately, 3-5 hours of face-to face component, which may consist of 1 x 2 hour interactive lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, and 4 x 3 hour laboratory sessions. · Approximately 5-7 hours of self-study per week which will include self-directed study using the modular content in preparation for interactive lectures and other assessment tasks.
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