Theory of Aerospace Propulsion

Including new content, new examples and problems, and improved illustrations, this quantitative treatment of aerospace propulsion systems supports the analysis, integration, and design of components and systems for a wide range of conventional flight and unconventional missions

Pasquale M. Sforza (Author)

9780128093269, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 8 September 2016

848 pages, Approx. 250 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 5.1 cm, 2.28 kg

"The authors of the book have managed to write book [sic] in a manner where students can learn all the concepts from basic to advance at one-stop location in form of this book. ...I strongly recommend this textbook for aeronautical or aerospace students at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Aerospace researchers/engineers will also find it useful as a handbook on all basics." --The Aeronautical Journal

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 content, new examples and problems, and improved illustrations to better facilitate learning of key concepts.

1. Propulsion Principles and Engine Classification2. Quasi-One-Dimensional Flow Equations3. Idealized Cycle Analysis of Jet Propulsion Engines4. Combustion Chambers for Airbreathing Engines5. Nozzles for Airbreathing Engines6. Inlets for Airbreathing Engines7. Turbomachinery8. Blade Element Theory for Axial Flow Turbomachines9. Airbreathing Engine Performance and Component Integration10. Propellers11. Liquid Propellant Rocket Motors12. Solid Propellant Rocket Motors13. Space Propulsion

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Aerodynamics [TGMF1], Steam engines [TGBN1], Mechanical engineering [TGB]