| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Gas Turbines | MMK453 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Şeref SOYLU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Development of the ability to produce solutions to real world problems by using the basic principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
2) Development of the ability for effective usage of gas turbines by learning their general structure and working principles.
3) Be able to understand the basic design principles of the components and the factors that have effects on the principles.
4) Development of the ability to optimize basic design and operation parameters of gas turbines in terms of performance, environmental impact and cost .
5) Development of the ability to work, share and fulfill responsibilities with group members.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | No relation | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | No relation | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | No relation | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | No relation | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Fluid Mechanics I, Fluid Mechanics II, Thermodynamics I, Thermodynamics II
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Gas Turbines, general structures, basic operating principles and applications, environmental impacts, single and twin spool systems and stages. 2. Thermodynamic cycle analysis, ideal cycles, energy losses in the components, comparison of the cycles. 3. Basic performance parameters, nozzle efficiency, simple turbojet, turbofan, turpoprop, turboshaft. 4. Compressors, operating principles, basic characteristics, axial and radial compressors. 5. Combustion systems, basic structure, thermochemistry and emissions 6. Turbines, operating principles, basic characteristics, axial and radial compressors. 7. Performance analysis. 8. Convergent and divergent nozzles, Mach number, Thrust 9. Rocket motors, basic operating principles, types, fuels.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
6) Group Study
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required