Course

Unit 1

Momentum Analysis of Thrust Generation – Types of Propulsion Systems and their Components – Performance Measures – Propellers: Performance Coefficients – Review of Thermodynamic Cycles – Ideal Cycle Analysis: Ramjets, Turbojets and Turbofan Engines.

Unit 2

Component Performance – Analysis of Real Engines – Chemistry Review of Combustion chemistry – Heat of Combustion – Reaction Rate – Flames – Stability Considerations – Application to Gas Turbine Combustion – Fuels:. Introduction to Aviation Fuels.

Unit 3

Rocket Vehicle Mechanics – Multistaging – Thermodynamics of Rocket Engine – Rocket Engine Performance – Types of Rocket Engines – Fuels for Solid and Liquid Propellant Rockets – Rocket Cooling.

Objectives

• Provide introduction to the functioning of aircraft engines and their performance characterization. Explain the components of aircraft engines and enable students to the carry out thermodynamic analysis of the engine cycles. Provide an introduction to rocket propulsion.

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Apply momentum conservation laws to the process of propulsive thrust production in various system.
• CO2: Analyse propulsion cycle using thermodynamics.
• CO3: Study combustion and combustor functioning
• CO4: Comprehend the fundamentals of rocket propulsion.

CO – PO Mapping

Textbook(s)

• Mattingly.Jack.D, “Elements of Propulsion: Gas Turbines and Rockets,” AIAA Education Series, 2006.

Reference(s)

• Turner.Martin, “Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion,” 3^rd edition, Springer, 2009.
• Mukunda.H.S, “Understanding Combustion,” 2^nd edition, Macmillan India Limited, 2007.

Evaluation Pattern