AE 334

PROPULSION SYSTEMS I
Spring 2006

Dr. Oğuz Uzol

Department of Aerospace Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Coordinates
Room 105

uzol@metu.edu.tr
210-4299
Course Web Page
http://www.ae.metu.edu.tr/~ae334
 References:
• Hill and Peterson, “Mechanics and Thermodynamics of
Propulsion”, 2nd edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing, TL709 H5
1991.

• Mattingly, “Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion”, McGraw-Hill,

TL709 M38 1996.

• Kerrebrock, “Aircraft Engines and Gas Turbines”, MIT Press,

2nd edition, TL709 K46 1992.

• Oates, “Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket

Propulsion”, AIAA Education Series, TL574 A45 O28 1988.

• Archer and Saarlas, “An Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion”,

Prentice Hall, Inc., TL709 A7.
 AE 334
PROPULSION SYSTEMS I
Sec. 01: Monday, 10:40-12:30, Class: AE-124
Thursday, 16:40-17:30 Class: AE 125

Sec. 02: Wednesday, 8:40-10:40 Class: AE 125

Thursday, 15:40-16:30 Class: AE 125
GRADING:
Homework 15%
Labwork 15%
2 Midterms 20% each
Final exam 30%
Attendance 5%
105%
 COURSE OUTLINE
Lectures 1-6
A Classification of Propulsion Systems
Fundamentals
Fluid Momentum and Reactive Force
What is a “System” ?
What is a “Control Volume” ?
Fundamental laws of mechanics and thermodynamics
Lectures 7-20
Airbreathing Engines
General Equations for Thrust
Performance Parameters
Turbojet Engines
Turbofan Engines (By-pass concept)
Midterm 1, March 15th 2006, Wednesday 18:00-20:00
 COURSE OUTLINE
Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
Ramjets, Scramjets and Turboramjets
Pulsejets
Engine Performance and Aircraft Matching
Lectures 21-33
Airbreathing Engine Components
Inlets, combustors and nozzles
Compressors
Turbines
Propeller Design
Midterm 2, April 26th 2006, Wednesday 18:00-20:00
 COURSE OUTLINE
Lectures 34-39
Rocket Engines

Lectures 40-42
Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Air Vehicles
Small Jet Engines
Internal Combustion Engines (2 stroke, 4 stroke,
Rotary)

Final
WHAT IS PROPULSION ?
 WHAT IS PROPULSION ?
The word is derived from two Latin words: pro meaning
before or forwards and pellere meaning to drive.
Propulsion means to push forward or drive an object
forward.
 OK, SIT BACK, RELAX
AND ENJOY THE MOVIE!
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPULSION SYSTEMS
 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbojet

Rolls Royce Olympus Engine (Concorde)

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbojet

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbojet

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbojet

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbojet

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

Airbreathing Engines – The Turbofan

GE90

PW4000
 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbofan

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbofan

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbofan

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

 Airbreathing Engines – The Turbofan

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

Airbreathing Engines – The Turboprop and Turboshaft

Garrett TPE331
Turboprop

GE T700
Turboshaft
Airbreathing Engines – The Turboprop and Turboshaft

GE Unducted Fan (UDF)

Airbreathing Engines – The Turboprop and Turboshaft

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

Airbreathing Engines – The Turboprop and Turboshaft

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

Airbreathing Engines – The Turboprop and Turboshaft

Courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center – Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion

Airbreathing Engines – The Ramjet
Airbreathing Engines – The Ramjet
Airbreathing Engines – The Turboramjet

Pratt & Whitney J58

Turboramjet
SR-71 Blackbird Engine
Airbreathing Engines – The Turboramjet

Pratt & Whitney J58

Turboramjet
SR-71 Blackbird Engine
With Afterburner on
 Rocket Engines – Liquid Propellant

Ariane 5 Space Shuttle Main Engine

Rocket Engines – Solid Propellant
Hybrid Engines
Hybrid Engines
 Important Websites

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bgp.html

http://www.aircraftenginedesign.com/