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AME 436 Automotive and Flight Propulsion

Units: 3, 4
Terms Offered: FaSp
Analysis of combustion engines: reciprocating-piston, gas turbines, rockets. Tradeoffs compared to non-combustion sources. Ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis and performance evaluation; pollutant formation and remediation.
Prerequisite: AME 310 
Recommended Preparation: AME 309 
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter