MECH 535 — Turbomachinery and Propulsion

Name: MECH 535 — Turbomachinery and Propulsion
Rating: 4.06 (385 reviews)

Introduction to propulsion: turboprops, turbofans and turbojets. Review of thermodynamic cycles. Euler turbine equation. Velocity triangles. Axial-flow compressors and pumps. Centrifugal compressors and pumps. Axial-flow turbines. Loss mechanisms. Dimensional analysis of turbomachines. Performance maps. 3-D effects. Introduction to numerical methods in turbomachines. Prediction of performance of gas turbines.

Rating: 4.06 out of 5 from 385 student reviews
Difficulty: 2.90 out of 5
Credits: 3
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Taught by: Zhao Zhan
Prerequisite: MECH 331.

Sections offered

Section 001 (Lec), Tue 5:35-8:25 pm — 6 seats open
Section 002 (Lec), Tue 5:35-8:25 pm — -4 seats open
Section 003 (Lec), Tue 5:35-8:25 pm — 3 seats open