Aerospace engineering

- General notions of thermodynamics and compressible aerodynamics. - Quasi one-dimensional flows and convergent-divergent nozzle operation - Performance parameters and thrust of air-breathing and rocket engines - Operation, thermodynamic modeling, and performance of major aircraft engines: simple turbojet, separate/associated flow turbofan, afterburner, turboprop, ramjet. - Principles of operation of combustion chambers. - Principles of operation of turbomachines.

none required

lecture notes

In-person (remotely only if necessary).

Written exam with a numerical exercise and questions from the topics covered in the course.