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Mechanics and thermodynamics of propulsion /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hill, Philip G. (Philip Graham), 1932-
Other Authors: Peterson, Carl R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, [1992]
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Airplanes > Jet propulsion.
Rocket engines.
Space vehicles > Propulsion systems.
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Introduction and review of fundamental sciences. The jet propulsion principle ; Mechanics and thermodynamics of fluid flow ; Steady one-dimensional flow of a perfect gas ; Boundary layer mechanics and heat transfer
  • pt. II. Air-breathing engines. Thermodynamics of aircraft jet engines ; Aerothermodynamics of inlets, combustors, and nozzles ; Axial compressors ; Axial turbines ; The centrifugal compressor
  • pt. III. Rocket engines. Performance of rocket vehicles ; Chemical rocket thrust chambers ; Chemical rocket propellants : combustion and expansion ; Turbomachinery for liquid-propellant rockets ; Electrical rocket propulsion.