Course abstract

Basic Principles of Propulsion, Historical background, Conservation Equations, Review of basic thermodynamics, Review of compressible flow; Quasi One dimensional flow, Normal shock, Oblique shock, Rayleigh flow, Fanno flow, Air intake, Nozzle flow, Boundary layer flow, Elements of combustion: Introduction to combustion; thermochemistry, Adiabatic temperature, premixed Flame and Diffusion Flame, Droplet combustion Jet engines: Thrust expressions and performance parameters Gas turbine ideal cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop engines; Performance characteristics of various components of gas turbine engines: air-intake, compressor, combustor, turbine, and nozzle; Gas turbine Real cycle analysis Elements of Rocket Engine; Introduction rocket propulsion, classification of rocket engines, rocket engine performance, Types of propellant, Propellant and its composition, rocket engine nozzle and its performance; Solid rocket engine, liquid rocket engines and hybrid rocket engine