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MECA-H507

Aircraft propulsion

academic year
2024-2025

Course teacher(s)

Patrick HENDRICK (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

english

Course content

Study of the different gas turbine cycles and their applications followed by the study of their various components (modules)

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

Understand why differents engine cycles exist, the way they work and the characteristics and sizing of their components

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical lectures + exercises + video's

Contribution to the teaching profile

This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes

  • 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

  • Has 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.

  • Has an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.

Other information

Contacts

Patrick HENDRICK Tél. : 02/650 26 58 Email : Patrick.hendrick@ulb.ac.be

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

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