Aerospace Propulsion

This subject covers propulsion of the aircraft and UAVs. of all kinds, i.e. conventional air-breathing systems (turbofan, turboprop and to turbojet) to electric-motor systems, battery-based systems, Fuel Cell and other emerging systems (Photovoltaic and Ultracapacitors) for UAV.

Its intent is to foster an understanding of the characteristics of these diverse propulsion systems from the basic principles, to applications.

For aircraft propulsion, brief introduction of each component, i.e. propeller, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine and nozzle (with afterburner) will be introduced.

A goal is to introduce the learner to the methods of mathematical modelling of propulsion systems and then to use these modelling techniques to develop an understanding of the characteristics of the several types of propulsion systems treated.

For UAV propulsion, this course introduces electric-motor systems, battery-based systems, Fuel Cell and other emerging systems i.e. Photovoltaic and Ultracapacitors.