5 ECTS credits
140 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4016330FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.
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Thermodynamics of turboengines, performances and optimisation, flight domain, future developments. Study of the components as parts of the turboengine, inlets, compressors, combustion chambers, turbines, exhaust pipes and nozzles. Problems due to these components in flight as well as in maintenance and useful life predictions. The equilibrium working points and steady state lines of engines, monitoring, engine control by the pilot, the fuel control.
Previous knowledge : Theoretical mechanics, technical thermodynamics applied on compressors and turbines, basic concepts of aerodynamics and nozzles (sub- and supersonic flow), of strength and properties of materials, of the control theory.
Study material : Courses of Professor Jacques, published by VUB (4 parts). Nr. 409 - Energetische studie der propulsiemotoren, part I : Theory, Nr. 410 part II : Figures / Nr. 413 - Inlaten, compressoren en verbrandingskamers van straalmotoren, part I : Theory, Nr. 414 - part II : Figures / Nr. 411 - Turbines en uitlaten, part I : Theory, Nr. 412 - part II : Figures / Nr. 418 - Werkingslijnen, sturing en regeling, part I : Theory, Nr. 419 - part II : Figures.
Complementary study material : documents on performance of engines, modern evolutions, characteristics of materials, used for the numerical applications and exercises.
Acquire a scientific thorough knowledge of the gasturbines, turbojet- and fanengines, turbopropulsors and their major components.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having a broad scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to design, produce and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems with a focus on products, systems and services. E.g. codepo project, courses around renewable, sustainable mobility,...
Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.
Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Andere bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Oral and written examination. Oral examination is with closed book on theoretical questions with preparation time. Written examination is with open book and documentation, several exercises are proposed.
Examination requirements : The theoretical principles must be understood and explained, based on the engineering sciences acquired in the previous training. The theory must be applied on numerical problems, knowledge of the physical quantities and units, and use of the information and charts provided by the manufacturers.
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde-elektrotechniek: lucht- en ruimtevaart
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)