Academic Catalog

AEE338 PROPULSION SYSTEMS I

Course Code: 5720338
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5720231
The course set above should be completed before taking AEE338 PROPULSION SYSTEMS I.

Course Content

Introduction to propulsion systems; Internal combustion engines; Propeller theory; Thermodynamic cycle and performance analysis of air-breathing engines (turbojet. turbofan. turboprop. ramjet. scramjet engines); Rocket performance. and ideal rocket thrust analysis; Multi-staging concept. and multi-stage rocket performance.