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Rocket propulsion elements /
Combining fundamental concepts with industry applications, this unique book provides a practical introduction to rocket propulsion principles, mechanisms, and design as applied to guided missiles, space flight, satellite flight, and more. --
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
[2017]
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| Edición: | Ninth edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Classification; 1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion; 1.2. Rocket Propulsion; Chemical Rocket Propulsion; Combinations of Ducted Jet Engines and Rocket Engines; Nuclear Rocket Engines; Electric Rocket Propulsion; Other Rocket Propulsion Concepts; International Rocket Propulsion Effort; 1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion; Space Launch Vehicles; Spacecraft; Military and Other Applications; References; Chapter 2: Definitions and Fundamentals; 2.1. Definitions; 2.2. Thrust; 2.3. Exhaust Velocity; 2.4. Energy and Efficiencies.
- 2.5. Multiple Propulsion Systems2.6. Typical Performance Values; 2.7. Variable Thrust; Symbols; Greek Letters; Problems; References; Chapter 3: Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations; 3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems; 3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations; 3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles; Velocity; Nozzle Flow and Throat Condition; Thrust and Thrust Coefficient; Characteristic Velocity and Specific Impulse; Under- and Overexpanded Nozzles; Influence of Chamber Geometry; 3.4. Nozzle Configurations; Cone- and Bell-Shaped Nozzles; 3.5. Real Nozzles; Boundary Layers; Multiphase Flow.
- Other Phenomena and LossesPerformance Correction Factors; Four Performance Parameters; 3.6. Nozzle Alignment; Symbols; Greek Letters; Subscripts; Problems; References; Chapter 4: Flight Performance; 4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight; 4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere; 4.3. Basic Relations of Motion; 4.4. Space Flight; Elliptical Orbits; Deep Space; Perturbations; Mission Velocity; 4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers; Reaction Control System; 4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance; 4.7. Flight Vehicles; Multistage Vehicles; Stage Separation; Launch Vehicles.
- 4.8. Military Missiles4.9. Flight Stability; Symbols; Greek Letters; Subscripts; Problems; References; Chapter 5: Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis; 5.1. Background and Fundamentals; 5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions; 5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes; 5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis; 5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations; Greek Letters; Subscripts; Problems; References; Chapter 6: Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals; 6.1. Types of Propellants; 6.2. Propellant Tanks; 6.3. Propellant Feed Systems; Local Pressures and Flows.
- 6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems6.5. Tank Pressurization; Factors Influencing the Required Mass of Pressurizing Gas; Simplified Analysis for the Mass of Pressurizing Gas; 6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles; Engine Cycles; 6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control; 6.8. Engine Families; 6.9. Valves and Pipelines; 6.10. Engine Support Structure; Symbols; Subscripts; Problems; References; Chapter 7: Liquid Propellants; 7.1. Propellant Properties; Economic Factors; Performance of Propellants; Common Physical Hazards; Desirable Physical Properties.