Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control, Short Course | Cranfield University | Cranfield, United Kingdom
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Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control

5 days
Duration
1710 GBP/full
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About

The Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control course offered by Cranfield University aims to give an introduction to aircraft engine control issues and systems.

Overview

What you will learn

On completion of the Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control course offered by Cranfield University delegates should be able to understand both the demands of the engine and the design and performance constraints of the control system.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • The difficulty of compressing air
  • The overall compressor characteristic and various forms of graphical presentation
  • Running line and surge line
  • Performance limitations at low rotational speed and low airflow
  • Design for surge alleviation
  • The use of variable inlet guide vanes, variable stators, air bleed, multi-spooling
  • Overall problems of expanding gas flows
  • Performance at maximum flow
  • Effect of changes in inlet temperature and pressure
  • The turbine overall performance characteristic.
  • Factors affecting efficiency

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The course will be of benefit to gas turbine engineers who are closely associated with control systems and organisation and, conversely, to control engineers who work closely with gas turbine manufacturers. 
  • The course will also benefit those involved with the certification, performance and maintenance of such equipment.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1710 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1710 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
  • National

    1710 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1710 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for Cranfield

700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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