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Analyse various fuel-air power cycles and electric power plants used in propulsion systems through the application of thermodynamic principles to develop an understanding of their performance and efficiency.
Assess the energy sources and fuels used in propulsion systems through simple chemistry and thermodynamic calculations to determine fuelling requirements and emissions.
Discuss the differences between real aircraft combustion engines and their fuel-air analogues to develop an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the various analytical approaches.
Demonstrate critical understanding of propeller and rotor design through the application of momentum and blade element theories.
Evaluate the thermodynamic performance of intakes and nozzles under subsonic and supersonic conditions to develop an understanding of changing design requirements across various flight regimes.
Simulate the performance of chemical and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft through basic rocketry calculations.
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Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 40%
Final assessment: 60%
This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
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