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EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesIIT Kanpur

The Syllabus

  • Axial flow
  • Radial flow and mixed flow machines
  • The equations of motion in rotating frame of reference
  • Effects of Coriolis and Centrifugal forces
  • Momentum and energy equation
  • Euler work, and illustrative examples.[5] 

  • Brayton Cycle 
  • Regenerative cycle
  • Reheat, inter-cooling
  • Turboprop
  • Turbojet and turbofan engine
  • Thrust augmentation, and illustrative examples. [4] 

  • Similarity rules
  • Specific speed
  • Cordier diagram and illustrative examples.[4] 

  • Two-dimensional cascade theory
  • Lift and drag
  • Blade efficiency
  • Estimation of loss
  • Compressor and turbine cascade
  • Blade geometry, and illustrative examples.[5] 

  • Two-dimensional pitch line design and analysis
  • H-s diagram
  • Degree of reaction
  • The effect of Mach number, performance and efficiency
  • Three-dimensional flow, tip clearance, losses
  • Compressor performance, and illustrative examples. [6] 

  • Theoretical analysis and design
  • The effect of circulation and Coriolis forces
  • Rversal eddies
  • Slip factor, head and efficiency
  • Diffuser
  • Introduction to the combustion system, and illustrative examples.[6] 

  • Two-dimensional pitch line design
  • Stage loading capacity
  • Degree of reaction
  • Stage efficiency
  • Turbine performance
  • Blade cooling, and illustrative examples.[6] 

  • Governing equations
  • Numerical methods, and test cases illustrating flow and heat transfer related to turbomachines.

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