Aircraft Propeller

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Propeller Fundamentals - Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Propeller slip; Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow on blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance. Propeller Construction - Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly; Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller; propeller/spinner installation. Propeller Pitch Control - Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic; Feathering and reverse pitch; Overspeed protection. Propeller Design Features - Constant speed operations and logic; Stabilizer offset; Engine axis offset; Power absorption

目标

To provide students with knowledge of aircraft propeller and the major design features of modern aircraft propeller.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Pre-requisite: AAE2102/IC2133 Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Fundamentals

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures are used to deliver the fundamental knowledge in relation to aircraft propellers (outcomes a to d). Tutorials are used to illustrate the applications of fundamental knowledge to practical situations (outcomes a to d). -- 1 of 3 -- Teaching/Learning Methodology Intended subject learning outcomes to be covered a b c d 1. Lecture     2. Tutorial    