Gas Turbines & Jet Engines Course | IIT Bhubaneswar | Prof. Anirban Bhattacharya
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 102 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Mechanical Engineering, Propulsion, Energy Systems |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Power of Propulsion: A Deep Dive into Gas Turbines & Jet Engines
From powering cities to propelling aircraft across continents, gas turbines and jet engines are marvels of modern engineering. Understanding their complex design and operation is a cornerstone for careers in aerospace, power generation, and advanced manufacturing. We are thrilled to present a detailed, 12-week course on Gas Turbines & Jet Engines, meticulously designed and delivered by Prof. Anirban Bhattacharya from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar.
Meet Your Instructor: An Expert in the Field
Learning from the right expert makes all the difference. This course is led by Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya, an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar. His distinguished academic and research pedigree includes:
- PhD and Masters from IISc Bangalore, where he was awarded the B.K. Subba Rao Gold Medal for the best PhD thesis and the S.V. Shastry Gold Medal for the best Masters student.
- B.E. from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
- Post-doctoral research experience at the University of Manchester, UK and GE Global Research, Bangalore.
- Recipient of the prestigious SERB Early Career Research Award.
- His core teaching and research expertise lies in applied thermodynamics, gas turbine & jet engine design, and computational modelling of thermofluid systems.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
This comprehensive course is structured into two cohesive parts, building from fundamental principles to advanced system-level analysis.
Part A: Industrial Gas Turbines
We begin with the bedrock – the industrial gas turbine. You'll start with the basic working principle and components before diving deep into the Brayton cycle. The course systematically covers performance enhancement techniques like regeneration, reheating, and intercooling. Crucially, we then transition from ideal to real-world cycles, accounting for irreversibilities, pressure losses, and other practical deviations.
Part B: Jet Engines for Aerospace Propulsion
The second part focuses on the engines that conquer the skies. Starting with the evolution and taxonomy of jet engines, the course provides a detailed, component-by-component analysis of major types:
- Turbojet Engines: Thrust calculation, efficiency metrics, and analysis of diffusers, nozzles (choked/unchoked), and afterburners.
- Turbofan Engines: Understanding bypass ratio, fan pressure ratio, and performance calculations for both unmixed and mixed-flow configurations.
- Turboprop Engines: Processes, thrust calculation, and determining optimum design parameters.
- Ramjet & Scramjet Engines: Exploring the thermodynamic cycles and unique challenges of supersonic combustion for hypersonic flight.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 12-week journey, you will be equipped to:
- Analyze industrial gas turbines and perform design-point calculations.
- Conduct thermodynamic and performance analysis of Turbojet, Turbofan, Turboprop, and Ramjet engines.
- Calculate critical performance characteristics (thrust, efficiency) for different jet engines.
- Determine the optimum design parameters for various engine configurations.
- Differentiate between engine types and their specific applications.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfectly tailored for:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Mechanical Engineering.
- Students specializing in Aerospace Engineering.
- Professionals in the power and aerospace sectors seeking to solidify their foundational knowledge.
Prerequisite: A basic understanding of Thermodynamics is required to get the most out of this course.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
| Week | Topic | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Gas Turbines | Understand the working principle and applications. |
| 2 | Industrial Gas Turbine Design & Performance | Calculate performance of simple ideal gas turbines. |
| 3 | Regeneration & Reheating | Calculate performance for cycles with reheat & regeneration. |
| 4 | Intercooling in Gas Turbines | Compare performance of advanced cycle modifications. |
| 5 | Real Gas Turbine Cycles | Analyze real industrial systems with irreversibilities. |
| 6 | Basics of Jet Engine | Differentiate between various types of jet engines. |
| 7 | Design & Performance of Turbojet Engine | Calculate thrust & efficiency of turbojets. |
| 8 | Turbojet Engine (Continued) | Analyze components like diffusers, nozzles, and afterburners. |
| 9 | Design & Performance of Turbofan Engine | Analyze turbofan engines and key parameters like Bypass Ratio. |
| 10 | Turbofan Engine (Continued) | Perform calculations for unmixed & mixed flow turbofans. |
| 11 | Design & Performance of Turboprop Engine | Analyze turboprop engines and optimum design parameters. |
| 12 | Ramjet & Scramjet Engines | Analyze the principles of ramjet and supersonic combustion (scramjet) engines. |
Essential Reference Books
To complement the lectures, the following authoritative texts are recommended:
- El-Sayed, Ahmed F. Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines. CRC Press, 2017.
- Cohen, H., Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H., Rogers, G.F.C., Straznicky, P., Nix, A.C. Gas Turbine Theory. Pearson India, 7th Edition, 2019.
- Ganeshan, V. Gas Turbines. McGraw Hill Education; 3rd edition, 2017.
Industry Relevance & Support
The knowledge imparted in this course is directly applicable and highly valued by leading global and national organizations in propulsion and energy, including:
- GE (General Electric)
- Rolls-Royce
- Siemens Energy
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
Mastering the concepts of gas turbines and jet engines opens doors to exciting careers in these pioneering industries. Enroll today and propel your engineering career to new heights with expert guidance from IIT Bhubaneswar.
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