EM300 Principles of Propulsion
United States Naval Academy
Mechanical Engineering Department
Catalog Description: EM300 Principles of Propulsion
Designation: Required, core for non-engineering majors
Credit: 4 (3-2-4)
A study of the principles of energy conversion, fluid flow and hydraulics applied to naval
engineering systems, including the basic operation of steam, gas turbine and internal
combustion power plants, as well as heat exchangers, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Prerequisites: SP211 or SP221
Textbook: Principles of Naval Engineering, Propulsion and Auxiliaries, M.A. Carr, Naval
Institute Press, 2012.
Course Director: CDR S. R. Blair
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Introduction
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
Fluid Flow and Centrifugal Pumps
Hydraulics
Gas Power Cycles
Gas Turbines
Steam Properties and Steam Power Cycles
Heat Transfer
Refrigeration
Desalination
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EM300 Principles of Propulsion
Course Outcomes1
Communicate technical information using proper terminology, units, and ranges of values. Apply analytical
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problem solving skills and unit analysis to evaluate technical information. (A,B,C,D)
Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics and the Continuity concept to solve fluid flow problems. Apply the
concepts of Head Loss, Pump Head, and mechanical power to determine major and minor head losses, pump
performance, and power requirements. (A,B,C,D)
Apply Pascal’s Law, the Ideal Gas Law, and the principle of Continuity to evaluate operation of hydraulic
and pneumatic systems. (A,B,C)
Identify the basic components of Reciprocating Engines and describe the operation of both Otto and Diesel
ideal cycles. Use Ideal Gas Law relationships to determine cycle parameters, performance, and efficiency.
(A,B,C,D,G)
Identify the basic components of Gas Turbine Engines and describe the operation of the Brayton cycle. Use
Air Tables to determine cycle parameters, performance, and efficiency. (A,B,C,D,G)
Identify the basic components of current steam engines and describe the operation of a Rankine cycle. Use
Steam Tables to determine cycle parameters, performance and efficiency. (A,B,C,D,G)
Explain how heat from fission powers naval heat engines. Describe the main components and fundamental
operation of a naval pressurized water reactor. (A,B,C)
Describe the construction of common heat exchangers. Use heat transfer relations to determine the transfer
of heat between systems. Explain the source and effect of fouling on heat exchanger performance.
(A,B,C,D,G)
Explain how air is conditioned for naval applications and use a Psychrometric chart to determine air
properties. Describe the operation of a vapor-compression refrigeration plant and use pressure-enthalpy (p-h)
charts to determine cycle parameters and performance. (A,B,C,D,G)
Discuss the needs for different grades of water and methods for producing it. (A,B,C)
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Date of Latest Revision: 26 JAN 2016, CDR S.R. Blair