Fundamentals of Propulsion

Babu, V.

Fundamentals of Propulsion by V. Babu. - 1st edition 2022 - 1 recurso en línea (XIII, 159 páginas) 71 ilustraciones, 1 ilustraciones a color

Introduction -- Basics of Compressible One Dimensional Flows -- Basics of Turbomachinery -- Basics of Combustion Thermodynamics -- The Turbojet Engine -- The Turbofan Engine -- Thrust Calculations -- Ramjet and Scramjet Engine.

This highly informative book offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of propulsion. The book focuses on foundational topics in propulsion, namely gas dynamics, turbomachinery, and combustion to more complex subjects such as practical design aspects of aircraft engines and thermodynamic aspects and analysis. It also includes pedagogical aspects such as end-of-chapter problems and worked examples to augment learning and self-testing. This book is a useful reference for students in the area of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Also, scientists and engineers working in the areas of aerospace propulsion and gas dynamics find this book a valuable addition.

9783030799458

10.1007/978-3-030-79945-8 doi

TL573 / 2022 EB