Advanced Turbomachinery (528H3)
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Advanced Turbomachinery
Module 528H3
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
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.
Pre-Requisite
Advanced Thermodynamics
Gas Turbines and Turbocharging
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
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 80.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 20.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000550000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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