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
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering View 9 other Short Courses in Aerospace Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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.
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 Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1800 GBP / full≈ 1800 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1800 GBP / full≈ 1800 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.