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Department of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering

VISION
To become the CENTRE of EXCELLENCE in Aviation Education.
MISSION
(a) To provide quality Aviation Education
(b) To assist its graduates in the labor market.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

MISSION
(a)
(b)

1. To comply with CMO No. 28- as stated, To prepare the students for professional
aeronautical engineering career to assume leading roles in the technological and
socio-economic development of both local and foreign Aviation Industry,
particularly in the areas of aircraft research, development, manufacturing,
maintenance, operation, and aviation education. Aside from their professionals
knowledge and skills, the graduates must also possess strong foundation in the
physical and basic engineering sciences as well as in human relations to enable them
to meet the challenges being brought about by the rapid technological progress in
Aeronautics.
2. To prepare the students for technological service and leadership.
3. To make them adaptable to a variety of challenges in the aviation industry more
specifically in planning, designing, structure analysis, construction and repair,
supervision and operations of systems and advanced facilities.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code

AENG 423

2. Course Title

GAS TURBINE ENGINE

3. Pre-Requisite

AENG 413- Reciprocating Engine

4. Co-Requisite

None

5. Credit/Class Schedule

4 unit lecture/4 hours per week

6. Course Description

:
The course includes discussions on the types, construction,
maintenance, repair, inspection, overhaul and development on the design
principles of gas turbine engines.

Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives
1
2
3

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences,
engineering sciences to the practice of aeronautical engineering.

b. An ability to design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses

and verify assumptions, as well as to analyse and interpret data
and to simulate processes.

c. An ability to design, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems

or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.

d. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams in diverse fields of practice.

e. An ability to indentify, formulate, and solve aeronautical

engineering problems.

f. An understanding of the effects and impact of the aeronautical

engineering profession on the environment and the society, as well
as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession.

g. Specialized knowledge in at least one field of aeronautical

engineering practice, and the ability to apply such knowledge to
provide solutions to actual problems.

h. An ability for effective oral and written communications

particularly in the English language.

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep current of

the development in a specific field of specialization.

j. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and tools

necessary for the practice of aeronautical engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
l. An ability to apply acquired aeronautical engineering knowledge
and skills for national development.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the
student must be able to:

1. Understand the construction

of a gas turbine engine.

2. Understand the description &

operation of the different gas
turbine engines.
3. Learn the design principles
of a gas turbine engine for
commercial
or
military
aircraft using the knowledge
in
aerodynamics
&
thermodynamics.

Program Outcomes
d

9. Course Coverage
Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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WEEK

Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

TOPIC

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

METHODOLOGY

ASSESSMENT

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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PATTS Mission and Vision

1 Design and Construction
1.1 History of Jet Propulsion
1.2 Jet Propulsion Today
1.3 Types of Jet Propulsion

1.3.1 Types of Gas turbine Engine

Lecture and Discussion

1.4 Engine Components

1.4.1 Air Inlets Ducts
1.4.2 Compressor Section
1.4.2.1 Centrifugal Flow Compressor

1.4.2.2 Axial Flow Compressor

1.4.2.3 Compressor Air Bleeds
1.4.2.4 Diffuser

1.4.3 Combustion Section

1.4.3.1 Multiple-Can Type
1.4.3.2 Annular Type
1.4.3.3 Can-Annular Type
1.4.3.4 Flameout
1.4.4 Turbine Section
1.4.4.1 Case
1.4.4.2 Turbine Stator
1.4.4.3 Shroud
1.4.4.4 Turbine Rotor
1.4.4.5 Turbine Blades
1.4.4.6 Cooling
1.4.4.7 Counter-rotating Turbines

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation
Lecture and Discussion
Video Presentation

Seatwork/Recitation

Short Quiz
Assignment

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation
Short Quiz

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Seatwork/Activity

Long Quiz
Lecture and Discussion
Video Presentation

Preliminary Examination

10

11

12

Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

1.4.5 Exhaust Section

1.4.5.1 Tailpipe
1.4.5.2 Exhaust Nozzle
1.4.6 Afterburners
1.4.7 Thrust Reversers
1.4.8 Accessory Section
1.4.9 Engine Station Numbering
1.4.10 Noise Suppression
1.4.11 Engine Mounts
1.4.12 Bearings
1.4.13 Auxiliary Power Units
2 Operating Principles
2.1 Energy Transformation
2.1.1 Energy Transformation Cycle
2.2 Producing Thrust
2.2.1 Velocity and Pressure
2.2.2 Thrust Calculations
2.3 Thermal Efficiency
2.4 Factors Affecting Thrust

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Short Quiz

Lecture and Discussion

Assignment

Lecture and Discussion

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation
Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

Seatwork/Recitation

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Lecture and Discussion

3 Operation, Inspection, and

Maintenance
3.1 Operation
3.1.1 Engine Instrumentation
3.1.2 Ground Operations
3.1.3 Engine Performance
3.2 Inspections
3.2.1 Routine Inspections

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Short Quiz
Seatwork/Activity

Long Quiz

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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Midterm Examination
13
14

15

16

17

18

3.2.2 Non-Routine Inspections

3.3 Maintenance
4 Engine Removal and Overhaul
4.1 Reasons for Removal
4.2 Preparation for Removal
4.3 Engine Hoisting
4.4 Engine Compartment
4.5 Engine Mounts
4.6 Removal of Accessories
4.7 Engine Overhaul
4.7.1 Overhaul Procedures
4.7.1.1 Disassembly
4.7.1.2 Cleaning
4.7.1.3 Visual Inspection
4.7.1.4 Compressor Section
4.7.1.5 Combustion Section
4.7.1.6 Turbine Section
4.7.1.7 Exhaust Section
4.7.1.8 Structural Inspection
4.7.1.9 Dimensional Inspection
4.8 Repairs
4.9 Engine Testing
4.10 Engine Installation
4.11 Engine Alignment
4.12 Engine Trimming
4.13 Engine Preservation

Lecture and Discussion

Seatwork/Recitation

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Short Quiz

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Assignment

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Short Quiz

Lecture and Discussion

Seatwork/Activity

Lecture and Discussion

Video Presentation

Long Quiz

Final Examination
10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives / Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the students will be
able to:
1. Identify the different types of gas turbine
engines.
2. Understand the operating principle, parts,
maintenance and repair.
3. Calculate the parameters dealing with engine
performance and the factors that affect it.

Course
Objectives
1
2
3

Program Objectives
b c d e f g h i j k l

11. Contribution to Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

General Education:
Mathematics:
Natural/Physical Sciences:
Basic Engineering Courses:
Allied Courses:
Professional Courses:

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%

12. Textbook/s:
A&P Technician Handbook
Powerplants
Jepessen
Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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Suggested References:

Aircraft Powerplants, 6th Edition

Michael Kroes & Thomas Wild

13. Course Evaluation

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 70% final grade average from the following:

Final Grade

1st PG 2nd PG 3rd PG

1st Periodic Grade

2nd Periodic Grade
3rd Periodic Grade
PE
PG
CW

=
=
=

3
= 60 % CW + 40 % PE
= 60 % CW + 40 % PE
= 60 % CW + 40 % PE
Periodic Exam
Periodic Grade
Class Work (i.e., Quizzes, Seatwork, Assignment, Recitation,
Project/Report/Activity)

Prepared by: Engr. Dennis Reyes

Date Effective: 1st Semester AY2012-2013
Date revised: September 13, 1012
Approved by: Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr., VP - Acad

Course
Title:AENG423
(lec)

Date Effective:
1st Semester/
A.Y. 2012 2013

Prepared by:
Engr. Denis Reyes BSAMT
Dept. Chairperson

Date Revised:
September 13,
2012

Reviewed by:
Engr. Denis S. Desolo, MEAM
BSAeroE Dept. Chairperson

Approved by:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Naval, Jr.
Dean/VP Academic
Affairs

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