Theory of Aerospace Propulsion

• Author : Pasquale M Sforza
• Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
• Release Date : 2016-08-13
• ISBN : 9780128096017

Theory of Aerospace Propulsion, Second Edition, teaches engineering students how to utilize the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to analyze aircraft engines, understand the common gas turbine aircraft propulsion systems, be able to determine the applicability of each, perform system studies of aircraft engine systems for specified flight conditions and preliminary aerothermal design of turbomachinery components, and conceive, analyze, and optimize competing preliminary designs for conventional and unconventional missions. This updated edition has been fully revised, with new

• Author : P. M. Sforza
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release Date : 2011-10-21
• ISBN : 9781856179126

Readers of this book will be able to: utilize the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to analyze aircraft engines, understand the common gas turbine aircraft propulsion systems and be able to determine the applicability of each, perform system studies of aircraft engine systems for specified flight conditions, perform preliminary aerothermal design of turbomachinery components, and conceive, analyze, and optimize competing preliminary designs for conventional and unconventional missions. Early coverage of cycle analysis provides a systems perspective, and offers

• Author : Thomas A. Ward
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2010-05-17
• ISBN : 9780470824979

Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book focusing on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Dr. Thomas A. Ward introduces each system in detail, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and provides guidelines for student design projects. With a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design, the book is specifically targeted to students

• Author : Saeed Farokhi
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2014-04-01
• ISBN : 9781118806760

New edition of the successful textbook updated to include new material on UAVs, design guidelines in aircraft engine component systems and additional end of chapter problems Aircraft Propulsion, Second Edition follows the successful first edition textbook with comprehensive treatment of the subjects in airbreathing propulsion, from the basic principles to more advanced treatments in engine components and system integration. This new edition has been extensively updated to include a number of new and important topics. A chapter is now included

• Author : T. W. Lee
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2013-10-18
• ISBN : 9781118534878

Aerospace propulsion devices embody some of the most advancedtechnologies, ranging from materials, fluid control, and heattransfer and combustion. In order to maximize the performance,sophisticated testing and computer simulation tools are developedand used. Aerospace Propulsion comprehensively covers the mechanicsand thermal-fluid aspects of aerospace propulsion, starting fromthe fundamental principles, and covering applications togas-turbine and space propulsion (rocket) systems. It presentsmodern analytical methods using MATLAB and other advanced softwareand includes essential elements of both gas-turbine and rocketpropulsion systems. Gas turbine coverage includes

• Author : Ahmed F. El-Sayed
• Publisher : Springer
• Release Date : 2016-05-25
• ISBN : 9781447167969

This book provides a comprehensive basics-to-advanced course in an aero-thermal science vital to the design of engines for either type of craft. The text classifies engines powering aircraft and single/multi-stage rockets, and derives performance parameters for both from basic aerodynamics and thermodynamics laws. Each type of engine is analyzed for optimum performance goals, and mission-appropriate engines selection is explained. Fundamentals of Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion provides information about and analyses of: thermodynamic cycles of shaft engines (piston, turboprop, turboshaft

• Author : W.H.T. Loh
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release Date : 2012-12-06
• ISBN : 9783642461095

During the last decade, rapid growth of knowledge in the field of jet, rocket, nuclear, ion and electric propulsion has resulted in many advances useful to the student, engineer and scientist. The purpose for offering this course is to make available to them these recent advances in theory and design. Accordingly, this course is organized into seven parts: Part 1 Introduction; Part 2 Jet Propulsion; Part 3 Rocket Propulsion; Part 4 Nuclear Propulsion; Part 5 Electric and Ion Propulsion; Part 6 Theory on Combustion, Detonation and

• Author : MAYUR R ANVEKAR
• Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
• Release Date : 2016-06-27
• ISBN : 9788120352643

With the changing technological environment, the aircraft industry has experienced an exponential growth. Owing to the escalating use of aircrafts nowadays, it is required for the professionals and learners of the field to have conceptual understanding of propulsion systems and ability to apply these concepts in a way to develop aircrafts that make them fly further, higher and faster. Designed as a text for the undergraduate students of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, the book covers all the basic concepts relating

• Author : N. A. Cumpsty
• Publisher : Cambridge University Press
• Release Date : 2003-08-14
• ISBN : 0521541441

This is the second edition of Cumpsty's excellent self-contained introduction to the aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of modern civil and military jet engines. Through two engine design projects, first for a new large passenger aircraft, and second for a new fighter aircraft, the text introduces, illustrates and explains the important facets of modern engine design. Individual sections cover aircraft requirements and aerodynamics, principles of gas turbines and jet engines, elementary compressible fluid mechanics, bypass ratio selection, scaling and dimensional analysis,

• Author : Ahmed F. El-Sayed
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release Date : 2017-07-06
• ISBN : 9781466595170

Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, Second Edition builds upon the success of the book’s first edition, with the addition of three major topic areas: Piston Engines with integrated propeller coverage; Pump Technologies; and Rocket Propulsion. The rocket propulsion section extends the text’s coverage so that both Aerospace and Aeronautical topics can be studied and compared. Numerous updates have been made to reflect the latest advances in turbine engines, fuels, and combustion. The text is now divided into

• Author : R. Douglas Archer,Maido Saarlas
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1996
• ISBN : UOM:39015048082856

This work introduces students to the amazing and impressive expanse of propulsion systems used in aeronautics and aerospace, ranging from the piston engine and propeller to the rocket. Many examples and problems are included to illustrate the principles common to all propulsion types. Through this approach, students can develop an understanding of the reasons for trends and limitations in design and performance as well as explore the similarities between the types. Intended for use as an undergraduate text, this work

• Author : Gordon C. Oates
• Publisher : AIAA
• Release Date : 1997
• ISBN : 1600860060

• Author : H. S. Mukunda
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2017-02-28
• ISBN : 9385909428

Explores aeronautical and space chemical propulsion. The book provides an understanding of propulsion systems through illustrative description of the systems; analysis of modeled systems; examination of the performance of real systems in this light; and a comparative assessment of aeronautical and space propulsion system elements.

• Author : Tarit Bose
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release Date : 2012-06-08
• ISBN : 9781461435327

Airbreathing Propulsion covers the physics of combustion, fluid and thermo-dynamics, and structural mechanics of airbreathing engines, including piston, turboprop, turbojet, turbofan, and ramjet engines. End-of-chapter exercises allow the reader to practice the fundamental concepts behind airbreathing propulsion, and the included PAGIC computer code will help the reader to examine the relationships between the performance parameters of different engines. Large amounts of data have on many different piston, turbojet, and turboprop engines have been compiled for this book and are included

• Author : Martin J. L. Turner
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release Date : 2006-08-29
• ISBN : 9783540270416

The revised edition of this practical, hands-on book discusses the launch vehicles in use today throughout the world, and includes the latest details on advanced systems being developed, such as electric and nuclear propulsion. The author covers the fundamentals, from the basic principles of rocket propulsion and vehicle dynamics through the theory and practice of liquid and solid propellant motors, to new and future developments. He provides a serious exposition of the principles and practice of rocket propulsion, from the