Rocket Propulsion Elements.

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 Systems -- 2.6. 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 Losses -- Performance 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 Missiles -- 4.9. 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 -- Symbols -- 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 Systems -- 6.5. 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 -- Ignition, Combustion, and Flame Properties -- Property Variations and Specifications -- Additives -- 7.2. Liquid Oxidizers -- Liquid Oxygen (O2) (LOX) -- Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) -- Nitric Acid (HNO3) -- Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) (NTO) -- Nitrous Oxide (N2O) -- Oxidizer Cleaning Process -- 7.3. Liquid Fuels -- Hydrocarbon Fuels -- Liquid Hydrogen -- Hydrazine (N2H4) -- Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine [(CH3)2NNH2] -- Monomethylhydrazine (CH3NHNH2) -- 7.4. Liquid Monopropellants -- Hydrazine as a Monopropellant -- 7.5. Gaseous Propellants.

7.6. Safety and Environmental Concerns -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 8: Thrust Chambers -- 8.1. Injectors -- Injector Flow Characteristics -- Factors Influencing Injector Behavior -- 8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle -- Volume and Shape -- Heat Transfer Distribution -- Cooling of Thrust Chambers -- Hydraulic Losses in the Cooling Passage -- Thrust Chamber Wall Loads and Stresses -- 8.3. Low-Thrust Rocket Thrust Chambers or Thrusters -- 8.4. Materials and Fabrication -- 8.5. Heat Transfer Analysis -- General Steady-State Heat Transfer Relations -- Transient Heat Transfer Analysis -- Steady-State Transfer to Liquids in Cooling Jacket -- Radiation -- 8.6. Starting and Ignition -- 8.7. Useful Life of Thrust Chambers -- 8.8. Random Variable Thrust -- 8.9. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Subscripts -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 9: Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability -- 9.1. Combustion Process -- Injection/Atomization Zone -- Rapid Combustion Zone -- Streamtube Combustion Zone -- 9.2. Analysis and Simulation -- 9.3. Combustion Instability -- Rating Techniques -- Control of Instabilities -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 10: Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Descriptions of Several Turbopumps -- 10.3. Selection of Turbopump Configuration -- 10.4. Flow, Shaft Speeds, Power, and Pressure Balances -- 10.5. Pumps -- Classification and Description -- Pump Parameters -- Influence of Propellants -- 10.6. Turbines -- Classification and Description -- Turbine Performance and Design Considerations -- 10.7. Approach to Turbopump Preliminary Design -- 10.8. Gas Generators and Preburners -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Subscripts -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 11: Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration -- 11.1. Propellant Budget.

11.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems -- 11.3. Engine Design -- 11.4. Engine Controls -- Control of Engine Starting and Thrust Buildup -- Automatic Controls -- Control by Computer -- 11.5. Engine System Calibration -- Engine Health Monitoring System -- 11.6. System Integration and Engine Optimization -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Subscripts -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 12: Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals -- 12.1. Basic Relations and Propellant Burning Rate -- Mass Flow Relations -- Burning Rate Relation with Pressure -- Burning Rate Relation with Ambient Temperature (Tb) -- Variable Burning Rate Exponent n -- Burning Enhancement by Erosion -- Other Burning Rate Enhancements -- 12.2. Other Performance Issues -- 12.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration -- Slivers -- 12.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain -- Material Characterization -- Structural Design -- 12.5. Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Subscripts -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 13: Solid Propellants -- 13.1. Classification -- 13.2. Propellant Characteristics -- Inadvertent Ignition -- Aging and Useful Life -- Case Overpressure and Failure -- Insensitive Munitions -- Upper Pressure Limit -- Toxicity -- Safety Rules -- 13.3. Hazards -- Inadvertent Ignition -- Aging and Useful Life -- Case Overpressure and Failure -- Insensitive Munitions -- Upper Pressure Limit -- Toxicity -- Safety Rules -- 13.4. Propellant Ingredients -- Inorganic Oxidizers -- Fuels -- Binders -- Burning-Rate Modifiers -- Plasticizers -- Curing Agents or Crosslinkers -- Energetic Binders and Plasticizers -- Organic Oxidizers or Explosives -- Additives -- Particle-Size Parameters -- 13.5. Other Propellant Categories -- Gas Generator Propellants -- Smokeless or Low-Smoke Propellant.

Igniter Propellants -- 13.6. Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors -- 13.7. Propellant Processing and Manufacture -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 14: Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability -- 14.1. Physical and Chemical Processes -- 14.2. Ignition Process -- 14.3. Extinction or Thrust Termination -- 14.4. Combustion Instability -- Acoustic Instabilities -- Analytical Models and Simulation of Combustion Stability -- Combustion Stability Assessment, Remedy, and Design -- Vortex-Shedding Instability -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 15: Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design -- 15.1. Rocket Motor Case -- Metal Cases -- Wound-Filament-Reinforced Plastic Cases -- 15.2. Nozzles -- Classification -- Design and Construction -- Heat Absorption and Nozzle Materials -- 15.3. Igniter Hardware -- Pyrotechnic Igniters -- Pyrogen Igniters -- Igniter Analysis and Design -- 15.4. Rocket Motor Design Approach -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 16: Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion -- 16.1. Applications and Propellants -- 16.2. Interior Hybrid Motor Ballistics -- 16.3. Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration -- Dynamic Behavior -- 16.4. Design Example -- 16.5. Combustion Instability -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Subscripts -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 17: Electric Propulsion -- 17.1. Ideal Flight Performance -- 17.2. Electrothermal Thrusters -- Resistojets -- Arcjets -- 17.3. Nonthermal Electrical Thrusters -- Electrostatic Devices -- Basic Relationships for Electrostatic Thrusters -- Electromagnetic Thrusters -- 17.4. Optimum Flight Performance -- 17.5. Mission Applications -- 17.6. Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems -- Power Generation Units -- Power-Conditioning Equipment (PCU or PPU) -- Symbols -- Greek Letters -- Problems -- References -- Chapter 18: Thrust Vector Control.

18.1. TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle.

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