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This text offers a clear and comprehensive overview of rocket propulsion technology, covering thermodynamics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, flight performance and propellant chemistry, with a particular focus on the applications for industry. There is a broad covererage of topics from the technology to engineer performance and design considerations. It combines fundamental principles with practical applications and includes coverage of advances in the field.
Contents
Classification; definitions and fundamentals; nozzle theory and thermodynamic relations; flight performance; chemical rocket propellant performance analysis; liquid propellant rocket engine fundamentals; liquid propellants; thrust chambers; combustion of liquid propellants; turbopumps, engine design, engine controls, calibration, integration and optimization; solid propellant rocket fundamentals; solid propellants; combustion of solid propellants; solid rocket components and motor design; hybrid propellant rockets; thrust vector control; selection of rocket propulsion systems; rocket exhaust plumes; electric propulsion; rocket testing.