COURSE #: EML 4421C	COURSE TITLE: Fundamentals of Propulsion Systems
TERMS OFFERED: Fall	PREREQUISIES: EML 3015, EML 3016
TEXTBOOKS/REQUIRED MATERIAL: “Engines, An Introduction,” by John L. Lumley "Fundamentals of Gas Turbines" by William W. Bathie	TEACHING FACULTY: Dr. Chiang Shih DATE OF PREPARATION: August 23, 2001
COURSE LEADER: Dr. A. Krothapalli	SCIENCE/DESIGN:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Analysis of the performance of propulsion systems using fundamental principles of the thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.  Systems studied include turbojet, turbofan, ramjet engines as well as piston type internal combustion (IC) engines. Note: the current catalog description does not reflect the change that is being implemented this semester.  That is to add significant discussion of the design and applications of internal combustion engines into the course.  A modified catalog description will be prepared and send to the registrar office soon.	COURSE TOPICS: 1. Introduction and review of fundamental thermal sciences, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and how they can be applied to the design/analysis of IC and jet engines. 2. Introduction of IC engines and their operations. 3. Thermodynamic considerations: Gas power cycles analysis (Ideal and real Otto, Diesel, and Dual cycles)  4. Heat transfer and fluid mechanics of IC engine design (engine cooling, intake and exhaust flows, flow in cylinders) 5. Overall IC engine performance 6. Introduction to jet propulsion systems and their operations (turbojet, turbofan, ramjet). 7. Thermodynamic considerations: Gas turbine analysis (Ideal and real Brayton cycle) 8. Heat transfer and fluid mechanics of turbojet design (flow thru components, turbine cooling, compressible flow consideration) 9. Overall jet engine performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES (numbers shown in brackets are links to department educational outcomes)	1. To understand the application of fundamental thermal disciplines, including thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, in the analysis of practical thermal systems such as IC and turbojet engine systems [1, 5].   2. To provide a comprehensive review concerning applications, technological advances, and social impacts on the modern development of both IC and jet engines. Students are expected to participate fully in the preparation and presentation of these issues through a corroborative learning experience [7,8,9]. 3. To provide an overview of the theories and their operations of engine systems (IC and jet) [1, 5]. 4. To analyze all major components in the jet engine system and their matching specifications [1,5]. 5. To analyze the overall performance of the jet engine system [1,5] 6. To simulate the thermodynamic performance of homogeneous charge engine using packaged software and learn how numerical codes can be used for preliminary engine design analysis [3, 10].
COURSE OUTCOMES (numbers shown in brackets are links to course objectives as listed above)	1. Be able to recognize the relevancy of fundamental thermal principles (thermo, heat transfer and fluid mechanics) and their importance in the analysis of either an IC or a jet engines [1] 2. Be able to calculate the performance of either an IC or a jet engine using idealized cycle analysis (Otto and Brayton cycle, respectively) [3] 3. Be able to recognize the differences between real and idealized cycles and perform corrected analysis of the ideal cycles using actual operating parameters (including effects of friction, heat loss, fuel-air ratio, etc) [3] 4. Be able to recognize all major components of an IC and a jet engine; be able to specify their functions and characterize their interrelationship in the operation of the system. (Piston, intake and exhaust manifolds, turbine, compressors, inlets, nozzles, etc) [3, 4] 5. Be able to describe the differences in design for systems intended for different applications (ex. turbojet vs. turbofan, etc) [5] 6. Be able to use the Stanford Engine Simulation Program (ESP) to simulate the thermodynamic performance of homogeneous charge engines [6] 7. Be able to function in a group or as an individual to study and learn specific thermal aspects of a engine system that have not been covered in the class (self-learning).  Be able to present finding to fellow students through an oral presentation in a formal classroom setting (learning through teaching). Publish facts found in a web page and summarize experience in a final report [2]
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	1. Weekly homework problems 2. Group project reports, published project web-source, and oral presentations 3. Two exams and a final

Department Educational Objectives satisfied: 1,3,5,7,8,9