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MJ2247 Airbreathing Propulsion for High Speed Flight 6.0 credits

The course is designed to introduce the student to airbreathing propulsion systems that are designed for high speed flight. Research programs undertaken in Sweden will be given special emphasis.

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2247 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Ramjet engines: history and performance. Scramjet engines: history, performance, mixing enhancement, chemical kinetics, cooling. Detonation wave engine. Combined cycle systems: ejector ramjet and turborocket. Liquid air collection engine. Flight trajectory.

Intended learning outcomes

Develop an understanding of the potential benefits and technical challenges associated with airbreathing propulsion systems for high speed flight.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

MJ2241 Introductory  Airbreathing Propulsion or equivalent

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Heiser and Pratt, Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, USA,

ISBN 1-56347-035-7

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

One written examination

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Torsten Fransson