Course Title: Environment Systems and Integration
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5021 Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace) (Mechanical)
Course Title: Environment Systems and Integration
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Steven Bevan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4137
Course Contact Email: stevan.bevan@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course aims to provide training on aircraft environmental systems and aircraft systems integration.
This course provides the underpinning knowledge in aircraft pressurisation, oxygen systems and air-conditioning principles.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
AERO5384 Introduction to Aerospace
MATH5156 Aerospace Mathematics 1
ONPS5098 Aerospace Physics
National Competency Codes and Titles
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VBH735 Environment Systems and Integration |
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1. Explain aircraft pressurisation terms and applications. 2. Explain principles of operation for pressurisation systems and components. 3. Explain principles of and terminology used in an aircraft air-conditioning system. 4. Describe vapour cycle air-conditioning systems and components including their respective constructional features and functions. 5. Describe air cycle air-conditioning systems and components, including their respective constructional features and functions. 6. Describe aircraft combustion heating system construction and operation. 7. Describe the function, construction and operation of aircraft fuel systems and components. 8. Explain the need for aircraft oxygen systems. 9. Describe the function, construction, layout and safety precautions associated with aircraft oxygen systems. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
To successfully to complete this course the student is required to pass written assessment tasks and demonstrate skills and ability by completing practical tasks to aerospace standards.