Università Roma Tre

PART 1: ELEMENTS OF GAS-DYNAMICS/THERMO-DYNAMICS
Introductory concepts; governing equations for compressible flows; quasi-1D model for compressible flows (isoentropic flows); 1D model for compressible flows; normal shocks; evolution of compressible flows in convergent and divergent ducts; entropy evaluation in a compressible flow. Basics of thermodynamics; definition of a thermodynamic cycle and calculation of its efficiency (ideal and real).
PART 2: AICRAFT PROPULSIVE SYSTEMS
Introductory concepts and classification. Performance parameters. Definition of thrust and power. Definition of efficiencies. Simple turbojet; turbofan; ramjet; turboprop. Propellers and blade element theory. Nozzles and diffusers (sub- and super-sonic).

Notes provided by the professor
HILL P., PETERSON C., “MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS OF PROPULSION”, ADDISON WESLEY PUBL., 2ND ED., 1992.
CUMPSTY N., “JET PROPULSION”, CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS, 1997.