| CODE | AET3221 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Aircraft Systems and Components | ||||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit covers the generic mechanical and electrical systems that are installed on board large transport category aircraft, and their integration. It includes a number of case studies and examples, showing trends in technology and aircraft design philosophies. The study-unit also looks into emerging technologies and concepts such as electric aircraft and more electric engine technologies and the changes brought about by such new designs. The study-unit specifically covers: • Flight Control systems: Mechanical control system layouts; classical hydraulic actuators; Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMA) and Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHA) - major attributes and comparison of performances; • Engine Control Systems: The control problem; Engine starting; Engine indications; • Fuel Systems: Fuel system design; fuel pumps, valves, tanks and lines; venting systems; dumping systems; quantity measurement; tank inerting; • Hydraulic Systems: hydraulic system design; actuation; pumps; landing gear systems; • Electrical Systems: Power generation systems; power conversion and energy storage; primary and secondary power distribution; electrical loads; emergency power; • Pneumatic Systems: Bleed air - control, indication and uses; • Environmental Control Systems: Requirements; cooling systems; air distribution systems; cabin noise; pressurisation systems; • Emergency Systems: Fire detection and suppression; explosion suppression; emergency oxygen; crew and passenger evacuation; emergency landing systems. Study-unit Aims: • To describe the needs and requirements for various systems on board the aircraft; • To describe the principle of operation of various systems on board the aircraft; • To highlight main technology drivers and historic trends through a number of case studies. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Explain the main drivers and needs for the various systems on board the aircraft; • Explain the principle of operation of various systems on board the aircraft; • Explain the main components, design challenges and limitations for each system and components, through the use of examples and case studies. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Show an appreciation for the supporting systems on board the aircraft; • Appreciate the role of various main components in a number of aircraft systems; • Analyse key design decisions and assess the implications on the operation of the aircraft; • Assess the benefits and limitations of various sub systems and how these change with introduction of new technology; • Apply the achieved scientific knowledge to their day to day activity. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: • Moir, I., Seabridge, A., Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsytems Integration, 3rd Ed., John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2008. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Ind Study & Ind Online Learning | ||||||||||||||||||
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