{"product_id":"rocket-propulsion-elements-hardback-9781394187201","title":"Rocket Propulsion Elements (Hardback) 9781394187201","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRocket Propulsion Elements\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge P. Sutton (Author), Oscar Biblarz (Author), James H. Morehart (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394187201, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 March 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e704 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 18.5 x 4.1 cm, 1.179 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest-selling classic text covering all major aspects of rocket propulsion, now updated to cover the latest industry trends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of the previous editions, the Tenth Edition of \u003ci\u003eRocket Propulsion Elements\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough introduction to the basic principles of rocket propulsion, a description of the various components of rocket propulsion systems, and an understanding of how rocket propulsion is applied to flight vehicles. The strength of the book lies in its delivery of both theory and practical applications, covering rocket propulsion for guided missiles, space flight, and satellite flight clearly and comprehensively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Tenth Edition includes the latest advances in the field, such as improvements in materials, systems design, applications, propellants such as chemical propellants, manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, rocket-stage recovery and reuse, and new types of launch vehicles. Older system types that have fallen out of use are replaced with updated examples of systems representative of those used in the industry today. New problems are introduced in many chapters, and the book is accompanied by an online gas dynamics and two-stage flight vehicle calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRocket Propulsion Elements\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquid, solid, and hybrid chemical propulsion and electric propulsion concepts, illustrated using detailed examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNozzle theory and thermodynamic relations, covering isentropic flow, nozzle configurations including cone- and bell-shaped nozzles, and nozzle alignment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlight performance, covering launch vehicles and satellite systems, basic relations of motion, space flight maneuvers, and flight stability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquid propellants, covering liquid oxidizers, fuels, and monopropellants as well as safety and environmental concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThrust chambers, propellant feed systems, and turbomachinery, covering materials, fabrication, and heat transfer analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid propellant fundamentals, properties of energetic materials, combustion stability, and construction of solid propellant rocket motors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRocket Propulsion Elements\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent learning resource for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in the fields of mechanical and aerospace engineering taking courses related to rocket propulsion, spacecraft propulsion, or advanced space propulsion. The book is also useful for practicing engineers and scientists in aerospace related industries and research and development firms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the 10TH Edition xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Memoriam George Paul Sutton (1920–2020) xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Classification 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Definitions and Fundamentals 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Flight Performance 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Liquid Propellants 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Thrust Chambers 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Solid-propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Solid Rocket Propellants 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Electric Propulsion 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Thrust Vector Control (TVC) 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Rocket Testing 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Properties of the Earth’s Standard Atmosphere 658\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Rockets Book Calculator 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 665\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52405465973016,"sku":"9781394187201","price":91.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394187201.jpg?v=1784135012","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/rocket-propulsion-elements-hardback-9781394187201","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}