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Advanced Turbomachinery (528H3)

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Advanced Turbomachinery

Module 528H3

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Pre-Requisite

Advanced Thermodynamics
Gas Turbines and Turbocharging

Module Outline

Turbomachinery and its design principles remain at the forefront of the essential technology required for power generation and aircraft propulsion. With the drive to achieve net zero targets, this topic has increased in relevance in the context of the use of alternative fuel, hydrogen fuel, use of renewable energy sources etc. In this module the students will explore basic aerodynamic design and three-dimensional flow aspects of turbomachines.

The general areas covered in this module are as below:
• Mean line design and analysis of turbomachinery blades.
• Aerodynamics of axial and radial compressor, axial and radial turbines.
• Three-dimensional design methodology overview for turbomachinery blades/stages.
• Application of the knowledge acquired in a turbomachinery design project/coursework.

Module covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: M1, M2, M5, M7, M12.

Library

Dixon, S. L. And Hall, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, 6th Edition, Elsevier
Saravanamuttoo, Rogers and Cohen: Gas turbine theory, 5th edition, Printice Hall.

Module learning outcomes

Have a comprehensive understanding of the tools used for mean line analysis and design of turbomachinery blades

Have a critical awareness of the similarities and differences between the different classes of turbomachines

Have a systematic understanding and knowledge of three dimensional design tools for turbomachinery blades

Apply the knowledge to an original turbomachinery design project

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSemester 2 Assessment50.00%
Coursework50.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT2 Week 11 80.00%
ReportT2 Week 8 20.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture3 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterLaboratory3 hours00000550000

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The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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