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Cranfield Departmental Presentation
Cranfield Departmental Presentation
Cranfield Departmental Presentation
Cranfield University
Department of Power and Propulsion
Introduction
1946
1969
1975
1981
1984
1993
1996
2000
Objective
To develop and apply knowledge and
analyses for the economic and technical
benefit of the international gas turbine
community and related industries
Turbines
Are 2000
years old:
Hero of
Alexandria
PROPULSION
ENERGY
10
11
12
13
14
15
Transonic tunnel
Boundary layer blowing/sucking
Renewables
Off shore wind collaborative and tidal
research and development
16
17
18
19
20
Result:
Highly trained, highly competent individuals with multi-disciplinary capabilities and a
complete and sound understanding of the gas turbine engine in a relevant field.
Individuals ready for an immediate role in industry (or academia)