LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• We link the theory of gas turbine engines as it must be taught with its application to real engine design in industry.
• We define the structure of design and development programs for new gas turbine engines and summarize the roles of various levels of design in a new engine program.
• We illustrate and demonstrate the design of compressors and turbines at the intermediate levels of a program.
• We show that optimum performance is obtained through relevant trade studies and appropriate compromise.
  
• Course outline below

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is aimed at:

• Designers of compressors, turbines, and engine systems.
• University faculty members who teach courses in propulsion, thermodynamics and aerodynamics and other associated engineering subjects - and their students.
• Propulsion engineering specialists interested in learning about the design of turbomachinery so they may leverage their role in a gas turbine engine program.

COURSE FEES (Sign-In To Register) It's not too late to register! Catch up by watching recorded lectures.
- AIAA Member Price: $1,395 USD
- Non-Member Price: $1,595 USD
- AIAA Student Member Price: $695 USD

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COURSE OUTLINE

1. The Engine Design Process (6 hours)

• Introduction
• Market Requirements
• Objectives of Preliminary Design
• Advances in Technology Extend the Capabilities of Preliminary Design
• From Concept to Design
• The Mission - Definition & Analysis
• Cycle Analysis
• Initial Demonstration of Cycle Design
• Propulsion Systems & Components
• Preliminary Design Scenario
• Component Hierarchy
• Component Modeling
• Aerodynamic vs. Structural Integrity
• Design Constraints
• Materials Database
• Model Fidelity
• Levels of Design
• Zero-Dimensional: Cycle
• Demonstration of an Engine Cycle
• One-Dimensional: Meanline
• Simple Examples of Meanline Design
• Two-Dimensional: Throughflow, Streamline Curvature, Quasi 3D
• Simple Examples of Throughflow Design
• Three-Dimensional: Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Simple Examples of Three-Dimensional Design
  

2. Engine Cycles and Configurations (6 hours)

• Basic Operation
• Simple Turbojet and Ideal Cycle
• Example of a Turbojet and Ideal Cycle
• Definitions of Efficiency
• A Real Turbojet Cycle
• Example of a Real Turbojet Cycle
• Augmented Turbojets
• Example of an Augmented Turbojet Cycle
• Turbofans
• Example of a Turbofan Cycle
• Augmented Turbofans
• Example of an Augmented Turbofan Cycle
• Geared Turbofans
• Example of a Geared Turbofan Cycle

• Introduction
• Flow Path
• Frames and Ducts
• Shafts and Bearings
• Examples of Rotor-Bearing Systems
• Bearing design
• Rotor dynamics analyses
• Disks
• Integration – the Overall Engine

• More than Turbine Cooling …
• Examples of Secondary Air Systems
• … But Mostly Turbine Cooling
• Examples of Turbine Cooling

• Function, Environment, Basic Efficiency
• Velocity Diagrams
• Stage Characteristics
• Preliminary Design and Analysis
• Three-Dimensional Flow & Radial Equilibrium
• Diffusion
• Mean Line Performance
• Loss Models
• Demonstration of Meanline Compressor Designs & Application of Loss Models
• Some Practical Issues
• Performance Maps
• Maps and Map Generation
• Throughflow Design
• Demonstration of Throughflow Compressor Designs
• Initial 3D Design
• Demonstration of 3D Compressor Designs

• Function, Environment, Basic Efficiency
• Velocity Diagrams
• Stage Characteristics
• Preliminary Design and Analysis
• Mean Line Performance
• Loss Models
• Demonstration of Meanline Compressor Designs & Application of Loss Models
• Throughflow Design
• Demonstration of Improved Compressor Designs using Throughflow Methods
• Initial 3D Design
• Demonstration of 3D Compressor Designs
• Design Envelopes
• Vaneless Counter-Rotation
• Demonstration of Improved Compressor Designs using Vaneless Counter-Rotation

INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Ian Halliwell obtained his B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering and M.Sc. in Aerodynamics from Imperial College, London, followed by a Ph.D. in Experimental Gas Dynamics from the University of Southampton. His professional career began in 1975 at Rolls-Royce, Derby in Turbine Aerodynamics Research. He then crossed the Atlantic to work for Pratt and Whitney Canada in Mississauga and subsequently GE in Cincinnati, where he moved into the preliminary design of complete engine systems and spent a few years on the High Speed Civil Transport program. During that period, he also began teaching in GE after-hours education.

While continuing to model complete engine systems, his teaching activities continued after moving to the small business world, as a contractor at the NASA Glenn Research Center and expanded through involvement with AIAA and ASME/IGTI. He chaired the AIAA Air Breathing Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engine Technical Committees and is still an active member of AIAA. He is also a member of the ASME/IGTI Aircraft Engine and Education Committees. His connection to students and university faculty was enhanced during the 14 years he organized the AIAA International Engine Design Competition for undergraduate teams.

Mr. Clement Joly is a Senior Manager at SoftInWay and has been with the company since January 2013. He received his Master’s Degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Polytech ’Orleans in France and attended engineering classes at Wichita State University in Kansas (USA). Mr. Joly specializes in traditional and emerging technologies linked to turbomachinery components and systems.

Classroom Hours / CEUs: 32 classroom hours / 3.2 CEU/PDH

Course Delivery and Materials

• The course lectures will be delivered via Zoom. You can test your connection here: https://zoom.us/test
• All sessions will be available on-demand within 1-2 days of the lecture. Once available, you can stream the replay video anytime, 24/7. All slides will be available for download after each lecture.
• No part of these materials may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted, unless for course participants. All rights reserved.
• Between lectures, the instructors will be available via email for technical questions and comments.
  

Cancellation Policy: A refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 5 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be provided.

Contact: Please contact Lisa Le or Customer Service if you have questions about the course or group discounts (for 5+ participants).