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Lecturer(s)
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Balous Miroslav, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lectures: 1. Repetition of gas dynamics fundamentals. 2. Introduction to GT&C. 3. Radial compressors. 4. Axial compressors. 5. Unstable operation modes in compressors. 6. Radial equilibrium equation. 7. Axial gas turbines. 8. Aerodynamics of axial turbine flow path. 9. Turbine blade cooling. 10. Combustion chambers. 11. The process of combustion, flame stability and combustion methods. 12. Emissions and ways of their reduction. Tutorials: 1. Calculation of the optimal pressure ratio. 2. Calculation of heat savings using a thermal cycle with regeneration. 3. Simplified design of axial compressor. 4. Simplified design of single stage axial turbine. Laboratory: 1. Turbo-compressor efficiency determination. 2. Compressor operating line. 3. Mass flow measurement. 4. Turbine stage performance measurement.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 30 hours per semester
- Practical training (number of hours)
- 30 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 35 hours per semester
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| to apply basic knowledge of Mathematics, Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics. |
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| to work with available foreign literature. to work with one of the available spreadsheets. to use the basics of programming. |
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| Knowledge of basic parameters, operation principles and design of radial and axial compressors. Knowledge of basic parameters, operation principles and design of axial gas turbines. Knowledge of basic parameters, operation principles and design of combustion chambers. |
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| Ability to evaluate measured data from laboratory exams. Ability to present and interpret the research outcomes from laboratory exams. |
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| Oral exam |
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Recommended literature
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Dixon, S. L.; Hall, C. A. Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery. 6th ed. Burlington : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010. ISBN 978-1-85617-793-1.
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Schobeiri M.T. Fluid Mechanics for Engineers. Springer, 2010.
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Wilson, David Gordon; Korakianitis, Theodosios. The design of high-efficiency turbomachinery and gas turbines. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River : Prentice-Hall, 1998. ISBN 0-13-312000-7.
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Zou, Zhengping; Wang, Songtao; Liu, Huoxing; Zhang, Weihao. Axial turbine aerodynamics for aero-engines : flow analysis and aerodynamics design. 2018. ISBN 978-981-10-5749-6.
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