Aerospace Propulsion Systems

COURSE CONTENT

1 Classification

2 Definitions and Fundamentals

3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations

4 Flight Performance

5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis

6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals, Liquid Propellants, Thrust Chambers, Combustion of Liquid Propellants

7 Turbopumps, Engine Design, Engine Controls, Calibration, Integration and Optimization

8 Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals,  Solid Propellants, Combustion of Solid Propellants, Solid Rocket Components and Motor Design

9 Hybrid Propellant Rockets

10 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems

11 Electric Propulsion

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide the introductory knowledge required in the rocket propulsion, the technology, the efficiencies and the rocket propulsion systems design.

It introduces the student to the basic principles, the physics and the design of propulsion systems for the space vehicles. Emphasis is given to the chemical (liquid and solid fuel) propulsion systems.

At the end of this course the student will know the different propulsion systems, their operating principles, their key applications, definitions of key terms and design parameters (thermodynamic, nozzles, flight performance, fuel), and make basic performance and design calculations of rocket systems as required for basic flight missions.