Course syllabus for Gas turbine technology

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Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameGasturbinteknik
  • CodeMTF171
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPAME
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Energy and Environmental Systems and Technology, Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Shipping and Marine Technology, Engineering Physics
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 03112
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0198 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c
  • 14 Jan 2021 am J
  • 08 Apr 2021 am J
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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Mechanics of Fluids, TME225

Aim

The course aims at providing knowledge about the applied design of complex turbomachinery
concentrating on aero engine design and design of stationary gas turbines. This involves developing
an insight into applied aerodynamics as well as to some extent to solid mechanics and material mechanics.
In particular the course aims at explaining how these fields impose limitations on the design and operation
the gas turbine.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • apply turbomachinery design principles to the gas turbine engine.
  • carry out preliminary design and analysis of several different gas turbine cycles,
  • including various stationary and aircraft engine cycles
  • assess fluidic losses using commercial tools as well as simpler second low and loss modelling
  • based methods

Content

Gas turbines are the primary source of propulsion for aircraft and find a widespread use in power generation as well as marine  applications. Within the course, aspects ranging from cycle studies  and performance calculations to analysis of individual components are  covered. The ambition is that the student shall become familiar with  different gas turbine concepts and their operation. Knowledge necessary  to design and analyse more advanced turbomachines is taught in the course. The course starts with a general overview of the gas turbine  system and its field of application. The needs, as given by a jet  engine or a power generation system, and the implications by these on  the engine cycle are treated. Furthermore, the requirements on the  components in order to fulfil these cycle requirements are  illustrated. Different design principles for the components,  such as compressors, turbines, nozzles etc., are described and  what requirements are most important for the final system performance.  Apart from topics typical for a traditional course in gas turbine  theory fields such as material selection (superalloys, low cycle fatigue  and creep), environmental aspects of aircraft engines (noise and emissions)  as well as the use of alternative fuels are included.

Organisation

Two lectures per week are given. Tutorials are integrated into the lectures.
Three design exercises complement the learning process.  
1. Thermodynamic analysis of a three shaft modern aero engine
2. Conceptual design of a modern three shaft aero engine.
3.  Two- and threedimensional fluid dynamic design, i.e. generation of geometry
required to achieve good fluid mechanics performance, of a transonic high pressure
compressor.
A study visit to Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery is included.

Literature

Cohen, Rogers, Saravanamuttoo: Gas Turbine Theory. 6th edition.

Examination including compulsory elements

A written examination concludes the course. The three design tasks are viewed as an important examination step and is valued through bonus credits for the written examination.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG