Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine Rocket Propulsion, Third Edition (Aiaa Education Series) (Hardcover)

by Gordon C. Oates (Author) "The propulsion provided by airbreathing and rocket engines is basically similar in that thrust is obtained by generating rearward momentum in one or more streams..." (more)
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This seminal book on gas turbine technology has been a best-seller since it was first published in 1984. It now includes a comprehensive set of software programs that complement the text with problems and design analyses. Software topics included are: atmosphere programs, quasi-one-dimensional flows programs (ideal constant-area heat interaction, adiabatic constant-area flow with friction, rocket nozzle performance, normal shock waves, oblique shock waves), gas turbine programs (engine cycle analysis and engine off-design performance), and rocket combustion programs (Tc and Pc given, Hc and Pc given, isentropic expansion). Used as a standard text in more than 50 universities, the book and software will continue to fulfill the need for a comprehensive modern book on the principles of propulsion.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast; 3 Har/Dsk edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563472414
• ISBN-13: 978-1563472411
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #939,505 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Theory behind Rocket Propulsion, June 30, 2009

By	BYF "Backyard Flix" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket Propulsion (Aiaa Education Series) (Hardcover)

CONTENTS:


* Preface

1 - Introduction
* Purpose * Chemical Rockets * Nonchemical Rockets * Airbreathing Engines * Summary

2 - Thermodynamics and Quasi-One-Dimensional Fluid Flows
* Intro * Definition * The Laws of Thermodynamics * Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics * The First Law of Thermodynamics * The Reversible Process * Derived Properties: Enthalpy and Specific Heats * The Second Law of Thermodynamics * The Gibbs Equation * The Gibbs Function and the Helmholtz Function

* Maxwell's Relations * General Relationships between Properties * The Perfect Gas * Quasi-One-Dimensional Fluid Flows * The First Law for a Flowing System --The Control Volume * The Channel Flow Equations * Stagnation Properties * Property Variation in Channels * The Nozzle Flow Equations * Numerical Solutions of Equations Problems


3 - Chemical Rockets
* Introduction * Expression for the Thrust * Acceleration of a Rocket * Rocket Nozzle Performance * Elementary Chemistry * Determination of Chamber Conditions * Nozzle Flow of a Reacting Gas * Solid-Propellant Rockets * Problems


4 - Nonchemical Rockets
* Intro * The Nuclear-Heated Rocket * Electrically Powered Rockets * Problems


5 - Ideal Cycle Analysis
* Intro * Notation * Ideal Component Behaviors * The Ideal Thermodynamic Cycle * The Effect of Burning at Finite Mach Number * The Propulsive Efficiency * Systems of Units * The Ideal Turbojet * Interpretation of the Behavior of the Specific Fuel Consumption * The Maximum Thrust Turbojet

* The Ideal Turbojet with Afterburning * The Turbofan with Separate Exhaust Streams * The Ideal Turbofan with Mixed Exhaust Streams * The Ideal Constant-Pressure Mixer * The Ideal Turbofan with Afterburning * Problems


6 - Component Performance
* Intro * The Thrust Equation * Averages * The Inlet * The Compressor * The Burner * The Turbine * The Nozzle * Summary of Component Figures of Merit * Problems


7 - Nonideal Cycle Analysi
* Intro * The Turbojet * The Turbofan * The Turboprop or Prop Fan * The Effects of Nonconstant Specific Heats * Summary and Conclusion * Problems


8 - Engine Off-Design Performance
* Intro * Off-Design Analysis of the Turbojet * Off-Design Analysis of the Turbofan * Off-Design Analysis of the Turboprop * The Use of Component Characteristics * Limitations on the Accuracy of Component Characteristics * Engine Acceleration * Problem


9 - Elementary Theory of Blade Aerodynamics
* Intro * Two-Dimensional Incompressible Flow through Blade Rows * Free Vortex Flow * Radial Equilibrium Flows * The Effects of Compressibility * Problems


10 - Throughflow Theory
* Intro * The Throughflow Equations * The Actuator Disk * Integral Relationships * Example Solutions * Advanced Problems in Throughflow Theory * Problems


11 - Cascade Flows
* Intro * Cascade Losses * Cascade Notation * Calculational Methods * Problems


Appendix A - Standard Atmosphere

Appendix B - SAE Gas Turbine Engine Notation