MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion
Faculty of Engineering
MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MAE2402 and MAE3401 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE3405
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MAE3405
2 units list MAE3405 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit builds on concepts in MAE3401 and relates aircraft and rocket engines to the laws of thermodynamics, various fuel-air power cycles, their real behaviour plus fuel and combustion chemistry. Efficiency and performance of aircraft engines based on piston and gas turbine platforms are examined along with piston and turboprop engines and propeller design for subsonic speed. For jets and turbofan engines, nozzle design for transonic to supersonic speed is covered, as are supersonic engines. The unit concludes with an introduction to rocket motors and their design and performance for both atmospheric and space flight.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- LaboratoryThreshold hurdle5%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle30%
- QuizzesThreshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the thermodynamics of fuel-air power cycles used for aircraft propulsion systems and undertake calculations of their thermodynamic properties.
- 2
Recognise the differences in real versions of the power cycles relative to their fuel-air analogues.
- 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the fuels used in aircraft and rocket engines and be able to undertake simple combustion related calculations dealing with these fuels.
- 4
Understand and undertake calculations on the operation and performance of piston engines, turboprops, and ramjets.
- 5
Understand and calculate the effects of high speed flight on jets, turbofans and ramjets intakes.
- 6
Demonstrate knowledge of propeller design through the application of various blade theories
- 7
Understand and undertake calculations on propeller operation and performance.
- 8
Understand and undertake calculations on the operation and performance of propulsion systems used in rockets operating in the atmosphere and in space.
- 9
Fuelling requirements of propulsion systems.
- 10
Aircraft and space flight propulsion systems, their operation and performance. Propeller design, operation and performance based on simple aerodynamic principles.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities22 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Practical sessions and synchronous online participation will be undertaken in an active learning context where students work together and with instructors to develop solutions to practical application questions.
Foundational principles will be delivered in pre-recorded videos for students to complete at their own pace. This will include interactive elements to enable a blended mode of delivery as would normally be undertaken in face-to-face lectures.
Learning resources
Required resources
A computer with word processing and spreadsheet software
Electronic access to Library resources
Recommended resources
MATLAB software
Where it fits
MAE3405 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Daniel Duke
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Daniel Duke
Common questions
What can I take after MAE3405?
MAE3405 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MAE4410 and MAE4980.
When is MAE3405 offered?
In 2021, MAE3405 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE3405?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE3405 have an exam?
No. MAE3405 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MAE3405?
MAE3405 is part of Aerospace engineering.