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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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PREFACE xvii 1 Classification 1 1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion / 2 1.2. Rocket Propulsion / 4 1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion / 14 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 Greek Letters / 42 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 3.4. Nozzle Configurations / 73 3.5. Real Nozzles / 81 3.6. Nozzle Alignment / 91 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 4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers / 127 4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance / 133 4.7. Flight Vehicles / 136 4.8. Military Missiles / 144 4.9. Flight Stability / 147 Problems / 150 References / 152 5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 154 5.1. Background and Fundamentals / 156 5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions / 161 5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes / 166 5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis / 171 5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations / 172 6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 189 6.1. Types of Propellants / 192 6.2. Propellant Tanks / 196 6.3. Propellant Feed Systems / 203 6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems / 205 6.5. Tank Pressurization / 212 6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles / 217 6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control / 229 6.8. Engine Families / 232 6.9. Valves and Pipelines / 233 6.10. Engine Support Structure / 239 Problems / 240 References / 242 7 Liquid Propellants 244 7.1. Propellant Properties / 245 7.2. Liquid Oxidizers / 255 7.3. Liquid Fuels / 259 7.4. Liquid Monopropellants / 264 7.5. Gaseous Propellants / 266 7.6. Safety and Environmental Concerns / 267 Problems / 268 References / 269 8 Thrust Chambers 271 8.1. Injectors / 276 8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle / 285 8.3. Low-Thrust Rocket Thrust Chambers or Thrusters / 300 8.4. Materials and Fabrication / 304 8.5. Heat Transfer Analysis / 310 8.6. Starting and Ignition / 322 8.7. Useful Life of Thrust Chambers / 325 8.8. Random Variable Thrust / 326 8.9. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis / 328 Problems / 339 References / 342 9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 344 9.1. Combustion Process / 344 9.2. Analysis and Simulation / 348 9.3. Combustion Instability / 349 Problems / 362 References / 362 10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies 365 10.1. Introduction / 365 10.2. Descriptions of Several Turbopumps / 366 10.3. Selection of Turbopump Configuration / 371 10.4. Flow, Shaft Speeds, Power, and Pressure Balances / 376 10.5. Pumps / 378 10.6. Turbines / 387 10.7. Approach to Turbopump Preliminary Design / 390 10.8. Gas Generators and Preburners / 393 Problems / 396 References / 397 11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 399 11.1. Propellant Budget / 399 11.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems / 401 11.3. Engine Design / 403 11.4. Engine Controls / 412 11.5. Engine System Calibration / 423 11.6. System Integration and Engine Optimization / 430 Problems / 432 References / 433 12 Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 434 12.1. Basic Relations and Propellant Burning Rate / 439 12.2. Other Performance Issues / 457 12.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration / 462 12.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain / 472 12.5. Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors / 483 Problems / 486 References / 488 13 Solid Propellants 491 13.1. Classification / 491 13.2. Propellant Characteristics / 497 13.3. Hazards / 505 13.4. Propellant Ingredients / 511 13.5. Other Propellant Categories / 522 13.6. Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors / 525 13.7. Propellant Processing and Manufacture / 528 Problems / 531 References / 534 14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 536 14.1. Physical and Chemical Processes / 536 14.2. Ignition Process / 540 14.3. Extinction or Thrust Termination / 541 14.4. Combustion Instability / 543 Problems / 552 References / 553 15 Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design 555 15.1. Rocket Motor Case / 555 15.2. Nozzles / 563 15.3. Igniter Hardware / 577 15.4. Rocket Motor Design Approach / 581 Problems / 589 References / 591 16 Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion 593 16.1. Applications and Propellants / 594 16.2. Interior Hybrid Motor Ballistics / 599 16.3. Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration / 602 16.4. Design Example / 607 16.5. Combustion Instability / 611 Problems / 617 References / 618 17 Electric Propulsion 620 17.1. Ideal Flight Performance / 626 17.2. Electrothermal Thrusters / 631 17.3. Nonthermal Electrical Thrusters / 638 17.4. Optimum Flight Performance / 654 17.5. Mission Applications / 658 17.6. Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems / 661 Problems / 666 References / 668 18 Thrust Vector Control 671 18.1. TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle / 673 18.2. TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles / 683 18.3. Testing / 686 18.4. Integration with Vehicle / 687 Problems / 688 References / 688 19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 690 19.1. Selection Process / 692 19.2. Criteria for Selection / 697 19.3. Interfaces / 699 19.4. Cost Reduction / 700 References / 702 20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 703 20.1. Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior / 705 20.2. Plume Effects / 717 20.3. Analysis and Mathematical Simulation / 723 Problems / 724 References / 724 21 Rocket Testing 726 21.1. Types of…