Fundamentals of rocket propulsion

Content: Chapter 1: Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Basic Principle of Propulsion: 1.3 Brief History of Rocket Engine: 1.4 Classification of Propulsive Devices1.5  Types of Rocket Engine 1.6 Applications of Rocket Engine1.7 Review Questions1.8 References and Suggested ReadingsChapter   2   Aerothermochemistry of Rocket Engine2.1 Introduction2.2 Basic Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics2.3 Thermodynamic Laws2.4 Reacting System2.5 Basic Principles of Gas Dynamics 2.6 Review Questions2.7 Problems2.8 References and Suggested ReadingsChapter 3 Elements of Rocket Propulsion3.1 Introduction3.2 Ideal Rocket Engine3.3 Thrust Equation of   Rocket Engine3.4 Rocket Performance Parameters3.5 Review Questions3.6 Problems3.7 ReferencesChapter 4 Rocket Nozzle4.1 Introduction4.2 Basics of CD Nozzle Flow4.3 CD Nozzle Geometry4.4 Effect of Ambient Pressure4.5 Advanced Rocket Nozzle4.6 Thrust Vectoring Nozzles   4.7 Losses in Rocket Nozzle4.8 Performance of Exhaust Nozzle 4.9 Thrust Coefficient4.10 Review Questions4.11 Problems4.12 References and Suggested ReadingsChapter 5 Spacecraft Flight Performance5.1 Introduction5.2 Forces Acting on Vehicle5.3 The Rocket Equation5.4 Space Flight and its Orbit5.5 Interplanetary Transfer Path 5.6 Single Stage Rocket5.7 Multistage Rocket Engine5.8 Review Questions5.9 Problems5.10 References and Suggested ReadingsChapter 6: Chemical Rocket Propellants6.1 Introduction6.2 Classification of Chemical Propellant6.3 General Characteristics of Propellant6.4 Solid Propellant6.5 Liquid Propellants 6.6 Gel Propellants6.7 Hybrid Propellants6.8 Review Questions6.9 References and Suggested ReadingsChapter 7: Solid Propellant Rocket Engine7.1 Introduction7.2 Basic Configuration 7.3 Physical Processes of  Solid Propellant Burning7.4 Burning Mechanism of Solid Propellant7.5 Measurement of Propellant Burning/Regression Rate7.6 Thermal Model for Solid Propellant Burning7.7 Solid Propellant Rocket Engine Operation7.8 Internal Ballistics of SPR Engine7.9 Propellant Grain Configuration7.10 Evolution of Burning Surface   7.11 Ignition System 7.12 Modeling of Flow in a Side Burning Grain of Rocket EngineChapter 8: Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine8.1 Introduction8.2 Basic Configuration 8.3 Types of Liquid Propellant Rocket (LPR) Engines 8.4 Combustion of Liquid Propellant 8.5 Combustion Chamber Geometry 8.6 Combustion Instabilities in LPRE8.7 Ignition System8.8 Cooling System 8.9 Heat Transfer Analysis for Cooling System 8.10 Review Questions8.11 ProblemsChapter 9: Hybrid Propellant Rocket Engine 9.1 Introduction9.2 Combustion Chamber9.3 Propellants for HPRE9.4 Grain Configuration9.5 Combustion of Hybrid Propellant9.6 Ignition of Hybrid Propellant 9.7 Combustion Instability in HPRE9.8 Review Questions 9.9 ProblemsChapter 10: Liquid Propellant Injection System10.1 Introduction10.2 Atomization Process10.3 Injector Elements10.4 Design of Injector Elements10.5 Performance of Injector10.6 Injector Distributor10.7 Injector Manifold10.8 Liquid Propellant Feed System10.9 Turbo-pump Feed System10.10 Review Questions10.11 ProblemsChapter 11: Non-chemical Rocket Engine11. 1 Introduction 11.2 Basic Principles of Electrical Rocket Engine11.3 Electrothermal Thrusters11.4 Electrostatic Thrusters11.5 Electromagnetic Thruster11.6  Nuclear Rocket Engine11.7  Solar Energy Rockets11.8 Review Questions11.9 Problems