In this article, we are glad to provide the syllabus of the code AS3403 of Anna University awarding the B.E Aerospace Engineering Syllabus based on regulation 2021. Let’s what we have here.
We tried our best to provide the detailed syllabus unit-wise for the subject code AS3403 – Aerospace Propulsion – I Semester IV. We also include the required textbooks and references from the expert faculty regarding the syllabus. Along with it assists the students to become more aware of the topics. And can easily make preparation strategies as per the syllabus to make your move for examinations. Hope this information is useful. Comment below if you need anything relevant to the syllabus. We’ll try to answer your questions. Don’t forget to share with your classmates.
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Aim Of Concept:
- To understand the principles of operation of aircraft propulsion systems.
- To extend the performances of aircraft propulsion systems.
- To introduce the working of different types of compressors and solve complex problems
- To introduce the working of different types of turbines and solve complex problems
- To understand the combustion process in Jet Engines
- To understand the basics of integral ram-rocket and its performance.
AS3403 – Aerospace Propulsion – I Syllabus
Unit I: Subsonic And Supersonic Intakes
Performance of subsonic and supersonic intakes – Performance parameters – Sources of losses – Starting problem in supersonic intakes – Modes of operation of an external compression intake.
Unit II: Centrifugal And Axial Flow Compressors
Principle of operation – Work done and pressure rise – diffuser – Compressibility effects – nondimensional quantities for plotting compressor characteristics – Centrifugal compressor characteristics.
Basic operation – Elementary theory – Factors affecting stage pressure ratio – Blockage in the compressor annulus – Degree of reaction – Three-dimensional flow – Calculation of stage performance – Compressibility effects – Axial compressor characteristics.
Unit III: Axial And Radial Flow Turbines
Elementary theory of axial flow turbine – Vortex theory – Choice of blade profile, pitch and chord – Estimation of stage performance – Overall turbine performance – Turbine Blade Cooling– Radial flow turbine – Operating Principle – Velocity Diagram and Applications.
Unit IV: Combustion Chambers And Nozzles
Operational requirements – Types of combustion system – Gas Turbine Combustors – Afterburners – Fuel injection in combustion chamber – Important factors affecting combustor design – Combustion chamber performance – Exhaust Nozzles – Fixed and variable geometry nozzles – Functions of nozzles – Thrust vector control – Thrust reversal.
Unit V: Ramjet Propulsion
Thermodynamic cycle – performance parameters – Performance variation – Components – combustors – Solid and liquid ramjets – Design of a Ramjet – basics of integral ram-rocket and its performance.
Text Books:
- Farokhi, S., “Air Craft Propulsion”, Wiley, 2nd Ed., 2014.
- Hill P. G., and Peterson C. R., “Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion”, Pearson Education, 2nd Ed., 2009.
References:
- Mathur, M.L. and Sharma, R.P., “Gas Turbine, Jet and Rocket Propulsion”, Standard Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 2nd Ed., 2014.
- Oates G. C., “Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components”, AIAA Education Series, 1985.
- Rolls Royce, “The Jet Engine”, Hand Book, Wiley – 5th Ed., 2015.
- Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H., Rogers, and G.F.C., Cohen, H., “Gas Turbine Theory”, Pearson, 7th Ed., 2017.
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- MA3452 – Vector Calculus and Complex Functions
- AS3401 – Aerodynamics
- AS3402 – Aerospace Structural Mechanics
- AE3491 – Mechanics of Machines
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