Aerospace Materials: Airframes and Aeroengines

Code

MMME3104

School

Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module builds on the Y1 aerospace materials content.

Tailoring of materials to meet specific operating demands is one theme running through the module (use of phase diagrams; functional materials; surface engineering). Another theme is the reality of how materials perform in service (environmental failure; lifing; inspection and repair). Students will also learn about the latest developments in aerospace materials which will include showcasing of relevant current research at The University of Nottingham.

1. Materials refresher; current engine materials 
2. phase diagrams
3. In service challenges for aerospace materials – fatigue, creep, 
4. lifing and design methodologies; 
5. advanced repair technologies
6. aerospace corrosion challenges; Coatings and surface treatment – protecting existing materials (TBCs, EBCs following up on engine materials section)
7. New engine materials – alternatives to Ni superalloys (CMCs, intermetallics including TiAl); 
8. Advances in airframe materials 
9. Materials for electric aircraft, challenges related to hydrogen-fuelled engines and green fuels
10. Miscellaneous aerospace materials
11. UoN aerospace research showcase
12. Contingency/Revision

Target Students

Y3 aerospace engineering students

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: Coursework
• 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam (Mandatory Pass)

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Ability to use phase diagrams to extract basic information

Understanding of how and why materials are tailored for aerospace applications

Knowledge and understanding of advanced aerospace materials

Knowledge and understanding of how aerospace materials perform in service, their lifing and repair

Knowledge of current areas of aerospace materials research, understanding of industrial priorities and state of development

Conveners

• Dr Katy Voisey