UNIT 1:
Overview of propulsion systems and thermodynamic principles
Types of aircraft engines
Thrust equations and factors affecting thrust
Atomization and spray formation principles
Efficiency factors in aircraft propulsion
Analysis of performance parameters of aircraft engines
UNIT 2:
Introduction to ram effects and nozzle efficiency
Analysis of shock swallowing by area variation
Explore subsonic inlet stall and diffuser performance
Calculations on area ratios and thrust reversal scenarios
Supersonic inlet starting problems and solutions
Real flow losses in nozzles
UNIT 3:
Introduction to gas turbine working principles and cycle
Simulations of turboprop, turbofan, and turbojet engines
Thrust augmentation methods
Performance characteristics of turbine engines
Comparative study of turboprop vs. turbojet engines
Efficiency and performance characteristics of gas turbines
