Rocket Propulsion Elements

ROCKET PROPULSION ELEMENTS

THE DEFINITIVE INTRODUCTION TO ROCKET PROPULSION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS

The recent upsurge in global government and private spending and in space flight events has resulted in many novel applications of rocket propulsion technology. Rocket Propulsion Elements remains the definitive guide to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts and applications. Led by industry veteran George P. Sutton and by Professor Oscar Biblarz, this book provides interdisciplinary coverage including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, flight performance, propellant chemistry and more.

This thoroughly revised ninth edition includes discussion and analysis of recent advances in the field, representing an authoritative reference for students and working engineers alike. In any engineering field, theory is only as useful as it is practical; this book emphasizes relevant real-world applications of fundamental concepts to link "thinking" and "doing". This book will help readers:

• Understand the physics of flight and the chemistry of propulsion
• Analyze liquid, solid, gas, and hybrid propellants, and the engines they fuel
• Consider high-temperature combustion, stability, and the principles of electric and chemical propulsion
• Dissect the workings of systems in common use around the world today
• Delve into the latest advances in materials, systems, propellants, and more

Broad in scope, rich in detail, and clear in explanation, this seminal work provides an unparalleled foundation in aerospace engineering topics. Learning through the lens of modern applications untangles complex topics and helps students fully grasp the intricacies on a more intuitive level. Rocket Propulsion Elements, Ninth Edition merges information and utility building a solid foundation for innovation.

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GEORGE P. SUTTON is an acknowledged expert on rocket propulsion, and the former Executive Director of Engineering at Rocketdyne (now Aerojet Rocketdyne), and Laboratory Associate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

OSCAR BIBLARZ is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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THE DEFINITIVE INTRODUCTION TO ROCKET PROPULSION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS

The recent upsurge in global government and private spending and in space flight events has resulted in many novel applications of rocket propulsion technology. Rocket Propulsion Elements remains the definitive guide to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts and applications. Led by industry veteran George P. Sutton and by Professor Oscar Biblarz, this book provides interdisciplinary coverage including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, flight performance, propellant chemistry and more.

This thoroughly revised ninth edition includes discussion and analysis of recent advances in the field, representing an authoritative reference for students and working engineers alike. In any engineering field, theory is only as useful as it is practical; this book emphasizes relevant real-world applications of fundamental concepts to link thinking and doing. This book will help readers:

• Understand the physics of flight and the chemistry of propulsion
• Analyze liquid, solid, gas, and hybrid propellants, and the engines they fuel
• Consider high-temperature combustion, stability, and the principles of electric and chemical propulsion
• Dissect the workings of systems in common use around the world today
• Delve into the latest advances in materials, systems, propellants, and more Broad in scope, rich in detail, and clear in explanation, this seminal work provides an unparalleled foundation in aerospace engineering topics. Learning through the lens of modern applications untangles complex topics and helps students fully grasp the intricacies on a more intuitive level. Rocket Propulsion Elements, Ninth Edition merges information and utility building a solid foundation for innovation.

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ROCKET PROPULSION ELEMENTS THE DEFINITIVE INTRODUCTION TO ROCKET PROPULSION THEORY AND APPLICATIONSThe recent upsurge in global government and private spending and in space flight events has resulted in many novel applications of rocket propulsion technology. Rocket Propulsion Elements remains the definitive guide to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts and applications. Led by industry veteran George P. Sutton and by Professor Oscar Biblarz, this book provides interdisciplinary coverage including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, flight performance, propellant chemistry and more.This thoroughly revised ninth edition includes discussion and analysis of recent advances in the field, representing an authoritative reference for students and working engineers alike. In any engineering field, theory is only as useful as it is practical; this book emphasizes relevant real-world applications of fundamental concepts to link thinking and doing. This book will help readers:

• Understand the physics of flight and the chemistry of propulsion
• Analyze liquid, solid, gas, and hybrid propellants, and the engines they fuel
• Consider high-temperature combustion, stability, and the principles of electric and chemical propulsion
• Dissect the workings of systems in common use around the world today
• Delve into the latest advances in materials, systems, propellants, and moreBroad in scope, rich in detail, and clear in explanation, this seminal work provides an unparalleled foundation in aerospace engineering topics. Learning through the lens of modern applications untangles complex topics and helps students fully grasp the intricacies on a more intuitive level. Rocket Propulsion Elements, Ninth Edition merges information and utility building a solid foundation for innovation.

Inhalt
Preface xvii

1 Classification 1

1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion 2

1.2. Rocket Propulsion 4

Chemical Rocket Propulsion 5

Combinations of Ducted Jet Engines and Rocket Engines 9

Nuclear Rocket Engines 10

Electric Rocket Propulsion 10

Other Rocket Propulsion Concepts 12

International Rocket Propulsion Effort 13

1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion 14

Space Launch Vehicles 14

Spacecraft 20

Military and Other Applications 21

References 24

2 Definitions and Fundamentals 26

2.1. Definitions 26

2.2. Thrust 31

2.3. Exhaust Velocity 33

2.4. Energy and Efficiencies 35

2.5. Multiple Propulsion Systems 38

2.6. Typical Performance Values 39

2.7. Variable Thrust 40

Symbols 41

Problems 42

References 44

3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 45

3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems 45

3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations 47

3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles 51

Velocity 52

Nozzle Flow and Throat Condition 57

Thrust and Thrust Coefficient 61

Characteristic Velocity and Specific Impulse 63

Under- and Overexpanded Nozzles 67

Influence of Chamber Geometry 72

3.4. Nozzle Configurations 73

Cone- and Bell-Shaped Nozzles 75

3.5. Real Nozzles 81

Boundary Layers 82

Multiphase Flow 83

Other Phenomena and Losses 85

Performance Correction Factors 85

Four Performance Parameters 89

3.6. Nozzle Alignment 91

Symbols 93

Problems 94

References 97

4 Flight Performance 99

4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight 99

4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere 104

4.3. Basic Relations of Motion 106

4.4. Space Flight 113

Elliptical Orbits 116

Deep Space 120

Perturbations 121

Mission Velocity 125

4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers 127

Reaction Control System 131

4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance 133

4.7. Flight Vehicles 136

Multistage Vehicles 136

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