Mechanics and Thermodynamics of PropulsionIn this textbook, the authors show that a few fundamental principles can provide students of mechanical and aeronautical engineering with a deep understanding of all modes of aircraft and spacecraft propulsion. The book also demonstrates how these fundamental principles can lead directly to useful quantitative assessments of performance as well as possibilities for improvement. The second edition provides a wide range of new illustrative material on modern aircraft and rocket engines. The author s have also improved their explanations of pertinent physical phenomena and have introduced preliminary design procedures in this edition. |
Contents
Introduction and Review of Fundamental Sciences | 1 |
Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow | 23 |
Steady OneDimensional Flow of a Perfect Gas | 65 |
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acceleration adiabatic aircraft angle approximately assume axial blade boundary layer calculation centrifugal chamber Chapter coefficient combustion chamber component compressor consider constant defined density depends determine diameter diffuser direction effect efficiency energy engine equation estimate example exhaust exit field FIGURE flight flow rate fluid force friction fuel geometry given heat transfer impeller important increase indicates inlet limited loss Mach number mass flow maximum mean method mixture momentum nozzle obtain operation performance possible pressure ratio problem propellant propulsion pump radial radius reaction reduce relative rise rocket rotor separation shock shown in Fig shows space specific heat ratio speed stage stagnation pressure stress supersonic surface Table temperature throat thrust tion turbine typical unit variables variation vehicle velocity volume wall write