Advanced Turbomachinery (528H3)
Advanced Turbomachinery
Module 528H3
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Pre-Requisite
Advanced Thermodynamics
Gas Turbines and Turbocharging
Module Outline
Mean line design and analysis of turbomachinery blades including axial and radial compressor, axial and radial turbines, and hydraulic turbines. Three dimensional design tools to turbomachinery blades. Analysis and design of horizontal and vertical axis wind turbines. Application of the knowledge acquired in a turbomachinery design project.
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 | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
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 |
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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