Introduction to Airbreathing Propulsion
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12 Weeks
14 September 2020 – 4 December 2020
IIT Kanpur
Aerospace Engineering
20 Dec 2020 [9 am – 12 noon]
What I have learned
1. Introduction to Propulsion, Fundamental Concepts of Fluid Mehcanics and Thermodynamics
2. Introduction to Compressible FLows: 1D Isentropic Flow & Normal Shocks
3. Introduction to Gas Turbine Engines: Thrust, Efficiency and other Performance Parameters
4. Piston Engines and Propellers
5. Pulsejet – Design and Performance Analysis
6. Ramjet – Design and Performance Analysis
7. Turbojet – Design and Performance Analysis
8. Turbofan – Design and Performance Analysis
9. Turboramjet – Design and Performance Analysis
10. Turboprop – Design and Performance Analysis
11. Turboshaft – Design and Performance Analysis
12. Aeroengine Intakes
13. Combustors and Nozzles
14. Introduction to Turbomachinery
15. Centrifugal Compressors – Design, Theory of Operation, Performance Characteristics, Efficiency, Stall and Surge
16. Axial Compressors – Design, Theory of Operation, Single Stage and MultiStage Compressors, Cascade Analysis, Losses
17. Axial Turbines – Design, Theory of Operation, Stage Performance, Overall Performance, Turbine-Compressor Matching, Turbine Blade Cooling
18. Radial Flow Turbines – Design, Theory of Operation, Performance Analysis
