| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propellers | UGM214 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Belkıs ERZİNCANLI
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the terms used in the documentation of maintenance of the propeller.
2) Make simple checks of the propeller as described in maintenance documentation (AMM)
3) Make maintenance of speed control and pitch change methods, as described in documents.
4) Make maintenance documents as indicated in the propeller synchronization setting.
5) Identify propeller ice protection systems.
6) Describe the elements of the propeller system.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
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 Synchronising; Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment. Propeller Ice Protection; Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment. Propeller Maintenance; Static and dynamic balancing; Blade tracking; Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination; Propeller treatment/repair schemes; Propeller engine running. Propeller Storage and Preservation; Propeller preservation and depreservation.
Weekly Schedule
1) Basic Information2) Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed. Propeller slip; Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces
3) Torque; Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;vibration and resonance
4) Propeller Construction
5) Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers;Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly
6) Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller; propeller/spinner installation
7) Propeller Pitch Control,speed control and pitch change methods
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Feathering and reverse pitch;overspeed protection
10) Propeller Synchronising,synchronising and synchrophasing equipment.
11) Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment
12) Propeller Maintenance Static and dynamic balancing
13) Blade tracking;assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination
14) Propeller treatment/repair schemes;propeller engine runnin
15) Propeller storage and preservation
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required