ABSTRACT

The book follows a unified approach to present the basic principles of rocket propulsion in concise and lucid form. This textbook comprises of ten chapters ranging from brief introduction and elements of rocket propulsion, aerothermodynamics to solid, liquid and hybrid propellant rocket engines with chapter on electrical propulsion. Worked out examples are also provided at the end of chapter for understanding uncertainty analysis. This book is designed and developed as an introductory text on the fundamental aspects of rocket propulsion for both undergraduate and graduate students. It is also aimed towards practicing engineers in the field of space engineering. This comprehensive guide also provides adequate problems for audience to understand intricate aspects of rocket propulsion enabling them to design and develop rocket engines for peaceful purposes.

chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|48 pages

Aerothermochemistry of Rocket Engines

chapter 3|22 pages

Elements of Rocket Propulsion

chapter 4|37 pages

Rocket Nozzle

chapter 5|32 pages

Spacecraft Flight Performance

chapter 6|34 pages

Chemical Rocket Propellants

chapter 7|65 pages

Solid-Propellant Rocket Engines

chapter 8|47 pages

Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engines

chapter 9|23 pages

Hybrid Propellant Rocket Engine

chapter 10|63 pages

Liquid-Propellant Injection System

chapter 11|42 pages

Nonchemical Rocket Engine