Academic Catalog

ASE438 AIRCRAFT ENGINE DESIGN

Course Code: 3840438
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 12.0
Department: Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Performance characteristics of aircraft engines. Inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine and nozzle design; component matching. Discussion of various engine types including turbojet, turbofan and turboprops. Future design, liquid, solid and hybrid propellants, optimization and losses.