ME EN 426
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Gas Turbine and Jet Engine Design
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Design and synthesis of land-based and aircraft gas turbines utilizing fluid flow and thermodynamic fundamentals. Extensive discussion of turbojet, turbofan, and turboprop engines.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Fluid Mechanic and Thermodynamic Principles
Learning Outcome
Apply basic fluid mechanic and thermodynamic principles to understand how gas turbine engines operate.
Title
Application of Principles
Learning Outcome
Develop confidence in knowledge of gas turbine engine principles for application in academia or industry.
Title
Cycle Performance
Learning Outcome
Develop ability to analyze and predict the cycle performance of gas turbine engines.
Title
Analyze and Predict Performance of Individual Components
Learning Outcome
Learn how to analyze and predict the performance of individual gas turbine engine components
Title
Components, Purpose and Performance
Learning Outcome
Learn the components of gas turbine engines and their purpose. Understand how the performance of individual components contributes to the overall performance of the engine.
