Cohen, Rogers, and Saravanamutto, Gas Turbine Theory, 4th Edition

This course will develop the student's general knowledge in the basic mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics heat transfer, and combustion processes found in gas turbines.

Two times/week for 1:30

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

Program Objective 2A. mathematically analyze components and systems for mechanical and energy performance. A significant emphasis for the course is the mathematical modeling of the thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of the components making up a gas turbine.

Program Objective 1B. competence in math and science to be successful in a changing engineering profession. Because of the complexity of gas turbines, the students receive a thorough review and extension of the mathematics and science they have learned in the required ME energy courses.

Program Objective 2B. exposure to actual engineering practice. This is accomplished several ways: First, the students do hands on exercises, including disassembling and reassembling an Allison gas turbine. The students also visit the engine maintenance facility of the local Air National Guard Base. Second, the students go through design exercises such as specifying particular gas turbines for a specific application, and also, designing and evaluating specific components within the turbine.

Program Objective 3B. understanding of the design and operation of selected engineering products and systems from a mechanical engineering perspective. Again, by the end of the course students should have mechanical engineering experience with gas turbines.

Program Objective 6B. technical report writing and oral communication skills; team building skills. Students make both oral and written reports during the semester. They also work together in formal teams.

Program Objective 7B. knowledge of societal and environmental issues in relation to technology. Material covered includes exhaust emissions and thermal efficiencies versus alternative sources of power.