| Code |
15258
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
To understand how a rocket engine works
To develop the ability to determine the performance of different types of rocket engines
To know the fuels used.
To know the components of the different types of technologies of propulsion.
To know how to choose propulsion according to the type of application.
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Syllabus |
Introduction to Rocketry
Rocket performance parameters.
Chemical rocket propulsion: solid propellants and liquid propellants.
Hybrid rocket propulsion.
Nuclear rocket propulsion.
Electric rocket propulsion: electrothermal, electrostatic and electromagnetic.
Rocket engine components.
Selection of rocket propulsion systems.
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Main Bibliography |
Sutton, G; Biblarz, O., Rocket Propulsion Elements, John Wiley & Sons.
El-Sayed, Ahmed, Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, CRC Press.
Heister, S; Anderson, W; Pourpoint, T; Cassady, R., Rocket Propulsion, Cambridge University Press
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The methodology based on the solution of problems and laboratory tests is the closest to the practical situation where an engineer performs his job.
The assessment of knowledge is based on the final exam (individual).
1) Final Exam (individual)
The final exam (NEF) consists of a written test (NE) and oral exam (NEO). The final exam grade, NEF, is calculated as follows:
- if NE => 16 values and performed the oral exam, then NEF = NEO;
- if NE => 16 values and not performed the oral exam, then NEF = 16 values;
- if 9,5 <= NE < 16 values, then NEF = NE;
- if NE < 9.5 values, then NEF = NE ("Disapproved").
Admission to the final exam depends on the achievement of frequency according to the criteria below.
2) Periodic Assessment
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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