AE52

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V Semester
AIRCRAFT PROPULSION
Course Code 21AE52 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P:S) 3:0:2:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 hours Theory + 12 Lab slots Total Marks 100
Credits 04 Exam Hours 3
Course objectives: This course will enable students to

1. Understand the basic principle and theory of aircraft propulsion.
2. Understand the purpose of a centrifugal, axial compressors, axial and radial turbines.
3. Acquire knowledge of importance of nozzles & inlets and combustion chamber.
Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course
outcomes.
1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.
2. Assignment of Home/field work on real-life problem.
3. Adoption of Project-based/Activity Based learning.
4. Practising the foundational knowledge.
Module-1
Introduction: Review of thermodynamic principles, Principles of aircraft propulsion, Types of

power plants, Working principles of internal combustion engine, Two – stroke and four – stroke
piston engines, Gas- turbine engines, Cycle analysis of reciprocating engines and jet engines,
advantages and disadvantages.
Teaching- 1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.

Learning 2. Practising the foundational knowledge.
Process
Module-2
Propeller Theories & Jet propulsion Types of propeller, Propeller thrust: momentum theory, Blade
element theories, propeller blade design, propeller selection.
Jet Propulsion:Illustration of working of gas turbine engine – The thrust equation – Factors affecting
thrust – Effect of pressure, velocity and temperature changes of air entering compressor – Methods of
thrust augmentation – Characteristics of turboprop, turbofan and turbojet – Performance
characteristics.
Learning 2. Practising the foundational knowledge.
Process
Module-3
Inlets & Nozzles
Internal flow and Stall in Subsonic inlets, Boundary layer separation. Major features of external flow
near a subsonic inlet. Relation between minimum area ratio and eternal deceleration ratio. Diffuser
performance.
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Supersonic inlets: Supersonic inlets, starting problem in supersonic inlets, Shock swallowing by area
variation, External deceleration. Modes of inlet operation.
Nozzles: Theory of flow in isentropic nozzles, Convergent nozzles and nozzle choking, Nozzle
throat conditions. Nozzle efficiency, Losses in nozzles. Over-expanded and under-expanded
nozzles, Ejector and variable area nozzles, Thrust reversal.

Learning 2. Assignment of Home/field work on real-life problem.
Process
Module-4
Gas Turbine Engine Compressors
Centrifugal compressors: Principle of operation of centrifugal compressors. Work done and
pressure rise -Velocity diagrams, Diffuser vane design considerations. performance characteristics.
Concept of Pre-whirl, Rotating stall.
Axial flow compressors: Elementary theory of axial flow compressor, Velocity triangles, Degree of
reaction, three-dimensional flow. Air angle distribution for free vortex and constant reaction designs,
Compressor blade design. Axial compressor performance characteristics.

Process
Module-5
Combustion chambers and Turbines
Classification of combustion chambers, important factors affecting combustion chamber design,
Combustion process, Combustion chamber performance Effect of operating variables on performance
– Flame tube cooling – Flame stabilization – Use of flame holders
Axial Flow Turbines: Introduction, Turbine stage, Multi-staging of turbine, Exit flow conditions,
Turbine cooling, Heat transfer in turbine cooling.
Radial turbine: Introduction, Thermodynamics of radial turbines, Losses and efficiency.

Process
PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF IPCC:
Sl.
Experiments
NO
Study of an aircraft piston engine. (Includes study of assembly of sub systems, various
1
components, their functions and operating principles)
Study of an aircraft jet engine (Includes study of assembly of sub systems, various
2
components, their functions and operating principles)
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3 Study of free and forced convective heat transfer over a flat plate.
4 Cascade testing of a model of axial compressor and turbine blade row.
5 Study of performance of a propeller.
6 Determination of heat of combustion of aviation fuel.
7 Study of free and wall jet.
8 Measurement of burning velocity of a premixed flame
9 Study of the flame lift up and fall back phenomenon for varied Air/Fuel ratio.
10 Measurement of nozzle flow.
11 Performance studies on a scaled jet engine.
12 Study of Fuel injection characteristics.
Course outcome:
After studying this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply the basic principle and theory of aircraft propulsion.
2. Explain the functions of centrifugal, axial compressors, axial and radial turbines
3. Analyse the performance of nozzles & inlets and combustion chamber.
Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The
minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks). A student shall be deemed to have
satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures
not less than 35% (18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks
out of 100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken
together
CIE for the theory component of IPCC
Two Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
 First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
 Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
 First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
 Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Scaled-down marks of two tests and two assignments added will be CIE marks for the theory component of IPCC
for 30 marks.
CIE for the practical component of IPCC
 On completion of every experiment/program in the laboratory, the students shall be evaluated and marks
shall be awarded on the same day. The15 marks are for conducting the experiment and preparation of
the laboratory record, the other 05 marks shall be for the test conducted at the end of the semester.
 The CIE marks awarded in the case of the Practical component shall be based on the continuous evaluation
of the laboratory report. Each experiment report can be evaluated for 10 marks. Marks of all experiments’
write-ups are added and scaled down to 15 marks.
 The laboratory test (duration 02/03 hours) at the end of the 15th week of the semester /after completion
of all the experiments (whichever is early) shall be conducted for 50 marks and scaled down to 05 marks.
Scaled-down marks of write-up evaluations and tests added will be CIE marks for the laboratory component of
IPCC for 20 marks.
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SEE for IPCC

Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for the
course (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks. Marks scorded shall be
proportionally scaled down to 50 Marks
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum of 3
sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
3. The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
The theory portion of the IPCC shall be for both CIE and SEE, whereas the practical portion will have a CIE
component only. Questions mentioned in the SEE paper shall include questions from the practical
component).
 The minimum marks to be secured in CIE to appear for SEE shall be the 12 (40% of maximum marks-30)
in the theory component and 08 (40% of maximum marks -20) in the practical component. The laboratory
component of the IPCC shall be for CIE only. However, in SEE, the questions from the laboratory
component shall be included. The maximum of 04/05 questions to be set from the practical component of
IPCC, the total marks of all questions should not be more than the 20 marks.
SEE will be conducted for 100 marks and students shall secure 35% of the maximum marks to qualify in the SEE.
Marks secured will be scaled down to 50.
Suggested Learning Resources:

Text Books
1. Bhaskar Roy, “Aircraft propulsion”, Elsevier (2011), ISBN-13: 9788131214213.
2. V. Ganesan, “Gas Turbines”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2010, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 0070681929.
Reference Books
1. Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R., “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion” Addison –
Wesley Longman INC, 1999, ISBN-13: 978-0201146592.
2. Cohen, H. Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H., “Gas Turbine Theory”, Longman, 1989,
ISBN 13: 9780582236325.
3. Irwin E. Treager, “Gas Turbine Engine Technology” GLENCOE Aviation Technology Series, 7th
Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. Print 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0028018287.
4. S. M. Yahya, “Fundamentals of Compressible Flow with Aircraft and Rocket propulsion”, 4th
Edition, New Age International Publications, New Delhi 2014, ISBN 13: 9788122426687.
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112103281
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

1. Experimentation – gathering knowledge through experience through lab.
2. Exploration – gathering knowledge and attaining skills through active investigation.
3. Expression – encouraging students to express their views through visual presentations.

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18062023

Course objectives: This course will enable students to

Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

Introduction: Review of thermodynamic principles, Principles of aircraft propulsion, Types of

Teaching- 1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.

Teaching- 1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.

Teaching- 1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.

Radial turbine: Introduction, Thermodynamics of radial turbines, Losses and efficiency.

Teaching- 1. Teaching in classroom through Chalk, Talk and ICT.

Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

SEE for IPCC

Suggested Learning Resources:

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

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