Objectives of general skills

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.

UE's Learning outcomes

The main goal of the course is to acquire a sound comprehension of the working principles of compression machines.Both volumetric and dynamics machines are studied.Students wil be able to perform choice and basic sizing analysisThe approach considered here is multidsciplinary: strong links are made with fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer

UE Content

Thermodynamics of volumetric and dynamic compressors.
Axial compressors
Centrifugal compressors
Aerodynamic losses,
secondary flows
Compressor cooling
Compressor surge, rotating stall.
Compressor map
Reciprocating piston compressor

Prior experience

Fluid mechanics: Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layer theory, head losses, compressible flows
Thermodynamics: fluid properties, 1st and second principle, thermodynamic diagrams

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Written examination
• Practical Test
• Quoted exercices