Regulation 2021, Anna University Subject code – AE3402 deals with B.E Aeronautical Engineering 2nd year semester IV Air Breathing Propulsion Syllabus. To prepare for challenging subjects in the field of Aeronautics need a detailed syllabus and preparation strategies. In this article, we discuss the Air Breathing Propulsion syllabus.
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Aim Of Concept:
- To establish fundamental approach and application of jet engine components.
- To learn about the analysis of flow phenomenon and estimation of thrust developed by jet engine.
- To introduce about the application of various equations in Gas Turbine Engines.
- To learn the concepts of jet engine combustion chambers
- To acquire knowledge on compressors and turbines
AE3402- Air Breathing Propulsion Syllabus
Unit I: Principles Of Air Breathing Engines
Operating principles of piston engines – thermal efficiency calculations – classification of piston engines – illustration of working of gas turbine engines – factors affecting thrust – methods of thrust augmentation – performance parameters of jet engines.
Unit II: Jet Engine Intakes And Exhaust Nozzles
Ram effect, Internal flow and Stall in subsonic inlets – relation between minimum area ratio and eternal deceleration ratio – diffuser performance – modes of operation – supersonic inlets – starting problem on supersonic inlets – shock swallowing by area variation – real flow through nozzles and nozzle efficiency – losses in nozzles – ejector and variable area nozzles – interaction of nozzle flow with adjacent surfaces – thrust reversal.
Unit III: Jet Engine Combustion Chambers
Chemistry of combustion, Combustion equations, Combustion process, classification of combustion chambers – combustion chamber performance – effect of operating variables on performance – flame stabilization, Cooling process, Materials, Aircraft fuels, HHV, LHV, Orsat apparatus
Unit IV: Jet Engine Compressors
Euler’s turbo machinery equation, Principle operation of centrifugal compressor, Principle operation of axial flow compressor– Work done and pressure rise – velocity diagrams – degree of reaction – free vortex and constant reaction designs of axial flow compressor – performance parameters axial flow compressors– stage efficiency.
Unit V: Jet Engine Turbines
Principle of operation of axial flow turbines– limitations of radial flow turbines- Work done and pressure rise – Velocity diagrams – degree of reaction – constant nozzle angle designs – performance parameters of axial flow turbine– turbine blade cooling methods – stage efficiency calculations – basic blade profile design considerations – matching of compressor and turbine
Text Book:
1. Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R. “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion” Pearson education (2009)
References:
1. Cohen, H. Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H. “Gas Turbine Theory”, Pearson Education Canada; 6th edition, 2008.
2. Mathur, M.L. and Sharma, R.P., “Gas Turbine, Jet and Rocket Propulsion”, Standard Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 2nd edition 2014.
3. Oates, G.C., “Aero thermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components”, AIAA Education Series, New York, 1985.
4. “Rolls Royce Jet Engine”, Rolls Royce; 4th revised edition, 1986.
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- AE3491 – Mechanics of Machines
- AE3403 – Aircraft Structures-I
- GE3451 – Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
- AE3411 – Aerodynamics Laboratory
- AE3412 – Propulsion Laboratory