MAE 5510

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MAE 5510
Aerospace Propulsion

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Introduction to air and space propulsion. Emphasis on air-breathing gas-turbines.  Chemical rocket propulsion.  Brief discussion of electrical propulsion, of ramjets, and of reciprocating engines with propellers.  Application of thermodynamic and fluid-mechanical principles to analysis of performance and design, including fuel efficiency and environmental impacts.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Required prerequisite: ENGRD 2210/MAE 2210 and MAE 3230 or equivalents. Recommended prerequisite: MAE 3050.

Comments Graduate version of MAE 4510.

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to describe and interpret the types, characteristics, and performance measures of combustion engines used in propulsion, power generation, and road vehicles.
  • Understand the thermodynamic and fluid mechanical principles underlying their performance.
  • Predict how their performance depends on design parameters and operating conditions.
  • Describe the role of environmental and fuel considerations in their design.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4510

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11855 MAE 5510   LEC 001

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