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

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3

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Fluid Mechanic and Thermodynamic Principles

Learning Outcome

1. Apply basic fluid mechanic and thermodynamic principles to understand how gas turbine engines operate.

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Cycle Performance

Learning Outcome

2. Develop ability to analyze and predict the cycle performance of gas turbine engines.

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Components, Purpose and Performance

Learning Outcome

3. 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.

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Analyze and Predict Performance of Individual Components

Learning Outcome

4. Learn how to analyze and predict the performance of individual gas turbine engine components

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Application of Principles

Learning Outcome

5. Develop confidence in knowledge of gas turbine engine principles for application in academia or industry.