Aero Engine Design and Analysis 2
Flugtriebwerkskonstruktion und -analyse 2
6 CPWinterEN
Prerequisites
Mandatory, as written
No successful completion of module 13803 Core Engine Design 2
Recommended, as written
Ideally successful completion of • 13802 Core Engine Design 1 or • 14840 Aero Engine Design and Analysis 1, and • basics knowledge on thermodynamics and turbomachinery
Contents
Turbines • Aerodynamics • Mechanical Design including Lifing • Special topics Whole Engine Modelling (2) • Mechanical Design including Lifing • FBO, Design Challenges • Power Gear Box Digital • Simulation & Modelling • Digital Twins • DevOps Excursion & Innovation Management
Learning outcomes
By the conclusion of the module, students will have acquired the ability to comprehend the structure and building of core engine designs, encompassing turbines and exhaust chambers. They will be proficient in assessing innovative designs within the core engine domain and capable of autonomously suggesting and implementing well-justified modifications to conventional designs. The autonomous cultivation of application-oriented and research-focused knowledge serves as an additional aspect of the competencies gained in this module. In general, the students will learn: • How an aero engine works • Different types of aero engines • Introduction to major system, subsystems and components • Design and analysis challenges • Impact of new technologies (digital, electrification,..) • Technology and innovation management • Real world applications • How a large enterprise works and new working practices • Career progression and expectations
Assessment
• Written examination, 120 minutes
Literature (3)
- Lecture notes
- Aircraft Engine Design, Third Edition, eISBN: 978-1-62410-650-7
- Jet Engines: Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation, ISBN: 0760304599
Remarks
• Lectures start in winter semester 2026/27. • This module is previously offered as Core Engine Design 2.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original