Aeronautic Propulsion Systems

What it is about

You learn the basics and building blocks of aircraft propulsion (e.g. intake, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, nozzle, propeller) as well as thermodynamic and aerodynamic principles such as the Joule–Brayton cycle and velocity vectors. By the end you can assess different propulsion types and their mission requirements and evaluate basic performance and life-cycle requirements of propulsion systems.

What you will be able to do

• Importance of flight mission and payload for propulsion design
• Essential design parameters of aircraft engines
• Performance and life-cycle requirements for propulsion components
• Different propulsion types, applications and architectures
• Influence of the flight mission on system and component requirements
• Knowledge of key aerodynamic, thermal and design-related challenges

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of theory, presentations and formula compendia are provided online
• ÜbungApplication of lecture material through exercises, derivations and repetition of central fundamentals

Teaching method

• VorlesungPresentation of content, listening and active participation in material progress
• ÜbungApplying what has been learned in exercises and deepening difficult topics
• Online-Materialien (Präsentationen, Formelsammlungen)Support for the learning process and follow-up work
• SprechstundenIndividual support for questions of understanding