AERO 4314 - Aerospace Propulsion

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3

This course focuses on propulsion systems for fixed-wing aircraft, emphasizing air-breathing engines and their performance. Topics include thermodynamic cycles, gas turbine engines (turbojets, turbofans, and turboprops), combustion processes, inlets, nozzles, and afterburners. The course also examines propulsion design, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Prerequisites:

CHEM 1311 General Chemistry with a C+ or better

MENG 3334 Thermodynamics with a C+ or better

MENG 3310 Fluid Mechanics with a C+ or better

MENG 3316 Heat Transfer with a C+ or better