Module-15

AMEL Modules - Module-15

15.01: Fundamentals	15.01: Fundamentals Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion, Brayton cycle; The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration; Constructional arrangement & operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.
15.02: Engine Performance	15.02: Engine Performance Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust, thrust horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption; Engine efficiencies; By-pass ratio & engine pressure ratio; Pressure, temperature & velocity of the gas flow; Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude & hot climate, flat rating, limitations.
15.03: Inlet	15.03: Inlet Compressor inlet ducts; Effects of various inlet configurations; Ice protection.
15.04: Compressors	15.04: Compressors Axial & centrifugal types; Constructional features & operating principles & applications; Fan balancing; Operation; Causes & effects of compressor stall & surge; Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator vanes, rotating stator blades; Compressor ratio.
15.05: Combustion Section	15.06: Turbine Section Operation & characteristics of different turbine blade types; Blade to disk attachment; Nozzle guide vanes; Causes & effects of turbine blade stress & creep.
15.06: Turbine Section	15.06: Turbine Section Operation & characteristics of different turbine blade types; Blade to disk attachment; Nozzle guide vanes; Causes & effects of turbine blade stress & creep.
15.07: Exhaust	15.07: Exhaust Constructional features & principles of operation; Convergent, divergent & variable area nozzles; Engine noise reduction; Thrust reversers.
15.08: Bearings & Seals	15.08: Bearings & Seals Constructional features & principles of operation.
15.09: Lubricants & Fuels	15.09: Lubricants & Fuels Properties & specifications; Fuel additives; Safety precautions.
15.10: Lubrication Systems	15.10: Lubrication Systems System operation/layout & components.
15.11: Fuel Systems	15.11: Fuel Systems Operation of engine control & fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC); Systems layout & components.
15.12: Air Systems	15.12: Air Systems Operation of engine air distribution & anti-ice control systems, including internal cooling, sealing & external air services.
15.13: Starting & Ignition Systems	15.13: Starting & Ignition Systems Operation of engine start systems & components; Ignition systems & components; Maintenance safety requirements.
15.14: Engine Indication Systems	15.14: Engine Indication Systems Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine Temperature; Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or pipe pressure systems; Oil pressure & temperature; Fuel pressure & flow; Engine speed; Vibration measurement & indication; Torque; Power.
15.15: Power Augmentation Systems	15.15: Power Augmentation Systems Operation & applications; Water injection, water methanol; Afterburner systems.
15.16: Turbo-prop Engines	15.16: Turbo-prop Engines Gas coupled/free turbine & gear coupled turbines; Reduction gears; Integrated engine & propeller controls; Overspeed safety devices.
15.17: Turbo- shaft Engines	15.17: Turbo- shaft Engines Arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing, couplings, control systems
15.18: Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)	15.18: Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) Purpose, operation, protective systems.
15.19: Powerplant Installation	15.19: Powerplant Installation Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables & rods, lifting points & drains.
15.20: Fire Protection Systems	15.20: Fire Protection Systems Operation of detection & extinguishing systems.
15.21: Engine Monitoring & Ground Operation	15.21: Engine Monitoring & Ground Operation Procedures for starting & ground run-up; Interpretation of engine power output & parameters; Trend (including oil analysis, vibration & boroscope) monitoring; Inspection of engine & components to criteria, tolerances & data specified by engine manufacturer; Compressor washing/cleaning; Foreign Object Damage.
15.22: Engine Storage & Preservation	15.22: Engine Storage & Preservation Preservation & depreservation for the engine & accessories/systems.