Cranfield University courses

...this course also includes up-to-date presentations in computational modelling. Printed supplements are provided for much of the material covered in the course...

...High altitude ignition. Ignition of heavy fuels. Flame stabilization. Combustion instability Pollutants Carbon formation and exhaust smoke. Mechanism of formation...

...of the gas turbine engine. In addition, interactions between aerodynamics, thermodynamics and mechanical integrity for a particular component must be thoroughly...

...have or expect to gain a UK 1st or upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in aeronautical or mechanical engineering. An MSc or experience in materials science...

...parameters and a description of the Joule Cycle. The processes of compression, combustion and expansion in turbines and nozzles are outlined...

...Relative merits of tubular, annular and tubo-annular chambers Fuel injection methods; spray injection, vaporising tubes, airblast atomisers...

...The use of inter-cooling and reheat. 2. Rotating Components and Matching An overview of compressor and turbine design and performance, their characteristics and matching...

...use during and after the course. Active participation from the delegates is strongly encouraged particularly during the worked examples in order to consolidate learning...

...The fundamentals of gear design and an appreciation of the flexibility of the involute system with its ability to accommodate arbitrary centre distance...

...Therefore, this course delivers not only fundamental and critical understanding of classical and advanced guidance and navigation theories, but also evaluation of their nature...

...stability. What you will learn Provide students with an understanding of fundamentals of classical/modern control theory as a basic background of GW control and guidance...

...Illustrate how the burning behaviour of propellant grains affects the motion of the shot within a gun barrel. Model the effects of heat transfer on a gun barrel...

...insulators), thrust vector control methods. Propulsion – Rocket Propellants: Liquid propellants (cryogenic and hypergolics), solid propellants...

...investigation into an area of GW technology to further enhance their analytical capability. In particular this specific module focuses towards a better... Learn about: Structural Design...

...all the materials presented in the course. What you will learn Understand the importance of warheads and explosives within the context of guided weapon...

...Lift and drag Compressible flow Transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows Thermodynamics and gas dynamics principles Propulsion performance parameters...

...Explosives, Hazmat) or if the investigation is in a hazardous situation such as a...

...airport/regional emergency planning and response, aircraft recovery and transportation and environmental remediation. Whilst conducting these tasks... Learn about: IT risk...

...This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology at both component and system level including its impact...

...Read more Read less Being able to consciously create and sustain a positive, powerful impression from the moment you enter a room is the starting point for generating influence... Learn about: Confidence Training...