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Rocket propulsion elements
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Biblarz, Oscar author
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9781118753880
9780471326427
9780471326427
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Regular Print - Seventh edition.
1 Classification 1 --
1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion 2 --
1.2. Rocket Propulsion 4 --
1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion 15 --
2 Definitions and Fundamentals 27 --
2.2. Thrust 32 --
2.3. Exhaust Velocity 34 --
2.4. Energy and Efficiencies 36 --
2.5. Typical Performance Values 39 --
3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 45 --
3.1. Ideal Rocket 46 --
3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations 47 --
3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles 52 --
3.4. Nozzle Configurations 75 --
3.5. Real Nozzles 85 --
3.6. Four Performance Parameters 92 --
3.7. Nozzle Alignment 94 --
3.8. Variable Thrust 96 --
4 Flight Performance 102 --
4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight 102 --
4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere 106 --
4.3. Basic Relations of Motion 108 --
4.4. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance 115 --
4.5. Space Flight 117 --
4.6. Flight Maneuvers 132 --
4.7. Flight Vehicles 139 --
4.8. Military Missiles 149 --
4.9. Aerodynamic Effect of Exhaust Plumes 152 --
4.10. Flight Stability 153 --
5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 160 --
5.1. Background and Fundamentals 161 --
5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions 169 --
5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes 172 --
5.4. Computer Analysis 179 --
5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations 180 --
6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 197 --
6.1. Propellants 201 --
6.2. Propellant Feed Systems 203 --
6.3. Gas Pressure Feed Systems 205 --
6.4. Propellant Tanks 211 --
6.5. Tank Pressurization 218 --
6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles 221 --
6.7. Flow and Pressure Balance 227 --
6.8. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control 228 --
6.9. Valves and Pipe Lines 232 --
6.10. Engine Support Structure 235 --
7 Liquid Propellants 241 --
7.1. Propellant Properties 242 --
7.2. Liquid Oxidizers 251 --
7.3. Liquid Fuels 255 --
7.4. Liquid Monopropellants 259 --
7.5. Gelled Propellants 261 --
7.6. Gaseous Propellants 263 --
7.7. Safety and Environmental Concerns 264 --
8 Thrust Chambers 268 --
8.1. Injectors 271 --
8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle 282 --
8.3. Heat Transfer Analysis 308 --
8.4. Starting and Ignition 320 --
8.5. Variable Thrust 323 --
8.6. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis 324 --
9 Combustion of Liquid Propellants 342 --
9.1. Combustion Process 343 --
9.2. Analysis and Simulation 346 --
9.3. Combustion Instability 348 --
10 Turbopumps, Engine Design, Engine Controls, Calibration, Integration, and Optimization 362 --
10.1. Turbopumps 362 --
10.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems 384 --
10.3. Propellant Budget 387 --
10.4. Engine Design 389 --
10.5. Engine Controls 396 --
10.6. Engine System Calibration 405 --
10.7. System Integration and Engine Optimization 411 --
11 Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals 417 --
11.1. Propellant Burning Rate 419 --
11.2. Basic Performance Relations 437 --
11.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration 444 --
11.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain 453 --
11.5. Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors 466 --
12 Solid Propellants 474 --
12.1. Classification 474 --
12.2. Propellant Characteristics 480 --
12.3. Hazards 487 --
12.4. Propellant Ingredients 494 --
12.5. Other Propellant Categories 505 --
12.6. Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors 509 --
12.7. Propellant Processing and Manufacture 511 --
13 Combustion of Solid Propellants 520 --
13.1. Physical and Chemical Processes 520 --
13.2. Ignition Process 524 --
13.3. Extinction or Thrust Termination 526 --
13.4. Combustion Instability 528 --
14 Solid Rocket Components and Motor Design 540 --
14.1. Motor Case 540 --
14.2. Nozzle 550 --
14.3. Igniter Hardware 563 --
14.4. Rocket Motor Design Approach 568 --
15 Hybrid Propellant Rockets 579 --
15.1. Applications and Propellants 580 --
15.2. Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration 585 --
15.3. Design Example 593 --
15.4. Combustion Instability 599 --
16 Thrust Vector Control 608 --
16.1. TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle 609 --
16.2. TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles 620 --
16.3. Testing 621 --
16.4. Integration with Vehicle 621 --
17 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 624 --
17.1. Selection Process 625 --
17.2. Criteria for Selection 630 --
17.3. Interfaces 634 --
18 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 639 --
18.1. Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior 641 --
18.2. Plume Effects 652 --
18.3. Analysis and Mathematical Simulation 657 --
19 Electric Propulsion 660 --
19.1. Ideal Flight Performance 666 --
19.2. Electrothermal Thrusters 670 --
19.3. Non-Thermal Electric Thrusters 677 --
19.4. Optimum Flight Performance 696 --
19.5. Mission Applications 700 --
19.6. Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems 701 --
20 Rocket Testing 711 --
20.1. Types of Tests 711 --
20.2. Test Facilities and Safeguards 713 --
20.3. Instrumentation and Data Management 720 --
20.4. Flight Testing 724 --
20.5. Postaccident Procedures 725 --
Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere 730 --
Appendix 3 Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets 731 --
Appendix 4 Derivation of Hybrid Fuel Regression Rate Equation in Chapter 15 733 --
Appendix 5 Alternative Interpretations of Boundary Layer Blowing Coefficient in Chapter 15 737.
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