School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Aircraft Propulsion
  • Unit Code

    SCA3100
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Borislav KULIC

Description

This unit explores the various aspects of gas turbine aircraft engines. The emphasis will be placed on the engine construction and operating principles. Various essential parts of jet engines will be assessed and engine handling characteristics investigated. Finally, the specifics of major engine types operationally used in the modern aviation industry will be analysed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed SCA1125

Equivalent Rule

Unit previously coded SCA3322

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the theory of jet propulsion and related thermodynamic principles.
  2. Describe the principal parts of gas turbine engines used in aviation.
  3. Contrast the major types of aircraft jet engine.
  4. Analyse the various engine associated systems of large aircraft.
  5. Describe engine control systems, instrumentation and handling techniques.
  6. Explain aircraft power plant fire warning and protection systems.

Unit Content

  1. Jet engine theory and construction, function of the major parts.
  2. Types of jet engine, selection of power plant.
  3. Turbine engine systems, fuel systems, induction and exhaust systems, lubrication, air system.
  4. Accessory and auxiliary systems.
  5. Jet engine operation and handling, engine starting systems, performance characteristics.
  6. Engine protection systems, fire/ice/noise protection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestQuizzes20%
AssignmentCase studies and practical exercises20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Aircraft Propulsion
  • Unit Code

    SCA3100
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Borislav KULIC

Description

This unit explores the various aspects of gas turbine aircraft engines. The emphasis will be placed on the engine construction and operating principles. Various essential parts of jet engines will be assessed and engine handling characteristics investigated. Finally, the specifics of major engine types operationally used in the modern aviation industry will be analysed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed SCA1125

Equivalent Rule

Unit previously coded SCA3322

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the theory of jet propulsion and related thermodynamic principles.
  2. Describe the principal parts of gas turbine engines used in aviation.
  3. Contrast the major types of aircraft jet engine.
  4. Analyse the various engine associated systems of large aircraft.
  5. Describe engine control systems, instrumentation and handling techniques.
  6. Explain aircraft power plant fire warning and protection systems.

Unit Content

  1. Jet engine theory and construction, function of the major parts.
  2. Types of jet engine, selection of power plant.
  3. Turbine engine systems, fuel systems, induction and exhaust systems, lubrication, air system.
  4. Accessory and auxiliary systems.
  5. Jet engine operation and handling, engine starting systems, performance characteristics.
  6. Engine protection systems, fire/ice/noise protection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestQuizzes20%
AssignmentCase studies and practical exercises20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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