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 Systems2.6. 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 LossesPerformance 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 Missiles4.9. 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
 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 Systems6.5. 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.