Rocket Propulsion Elements, 7th Edition

by George P. Sutton (Formerly Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and formerly Engineering Rocketdyne, now The Boeing Company); Oscar Biblarz (Naval Postgraduate School)

• ISBN13: 9780471326427
• ISBN10: 0471326429
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Summary

For professional engineers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering, this time-honored resource is indispensable for its scope of coverage and utility.

Author Biography

GEORGE P. SUTTON is a consultant for the aerospace industry. He formerly served as Executive Director of Engineering at Rocketdyne (now The Boeing Company) and as a Laboratory Associate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Classification	1	(26)
Duct Jet Propulsion	2	(2)
Rocket Propulsion	4	(11)
Applications of Rocket Propulsion	15	(12)
References	25	(2)
Definitions and Fundamentals	27	(18)
Definition	27	(5)
Thrust	32	(2)
Exhaust Velocity	34	(2)
Energy and Efficiencies	36	(3)
Typical Performance Values	39	(6)
Problems	41	(2)
Symbols	43	(1)
References	44	(1)
Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations	45	(57)
Ideal Rocket	46	(1)
Summary of Thermodynamic Relations	47	(5)
Isentropic Flow through Nozzles	52	(23)
Nozzle Configurations	75	(10)
Real Nozzles	85	(7)
Four Performance Parameters	92	(2)
Nozzle Alignment	94	(2)
Variable Thrust	96	(6)
Problems	97	(2)
Symbols	99	(1)
References	100	(2)
Flight Performance	102	(58)
Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight	102	(4)
Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere	106	(2)
Basic Relations of Motion	108	(7)
Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance	115	(2)
Space Flight	117	(15)
Flight Maneuvers	132	(7)
Flight Vehicles	139	(10)
Military Missiles	149	(3)
Aerodynamic Effect of Exhaust Plumes	152	(1)
Flight Stability	153	(7)
Problems	154	(3)
Symbols	157	(2)
References	159	(1)
Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis	160	(37)
Background and Fundamentals	161	(8)
Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions	169	(3)
Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes	172	(7)
Computer Analysis	179	(1)
Results of Thermochemical Calculations	180	(17)
Problems	189	(4)
Symbols	193	(2)
References	195	(2)
Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals	197	(44)
Propellants	201	(2)
Propellant Feed Systems	203	(2)
Gas Pressure Feed Systems	205	(6)
Propellant Tanks	211	(7)
Tank Pressurization	218	(3)
Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles	221	(6)
Flow and Pressure Balance	227	(1)
Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control	228	(4)
Valves and Pipe Lines	232	(3)
Engine Support Structure	235	(6)
Problems	236	(2)
Symbols	238	(1)
References	239	(2)
Liquid Propellants	241	(27)
Propellant Properties	242	(9)
Liquid Oxidizers	251	(4)
Liquid Fuels	255	(4)
Liquid Monopropellants	259	(2)
Gelled Propellants	261	(2)
Gaseous Propellants	263	(1)
Safety and Environmental Concerns	264	(4)
Problems	265	(1)
Symbols	266	(1)
References	266	(2)
Thrust Chambers	268	(74)
Injectors	271	(11)
Combustion Chamber and Nozzle	282	(26)
Heat Transfer Analysis	308	(12)
Starting and Ignition	320	(3)
Variable Thrust	323	(1)
Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis	324	(18)
Problems	335	(3)
Symbols	338	(2)
References	340	(2)
Combustion of Liquid Propellants	342	(20)
Combustion Process	343	(3)
Analysis and Simulation	346	(2)
Combustion Instability	348	(12)
Problems	360	(1)
References	360	(2)
Turbopumps, Engine Design, Engine Controls, Calibration, Integration, and Optimization	362	(55)
Turbopumps	362	(22)
Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems	384	(3)
Propellant Budget	387	(2)
Engine Design	389	(7)
Engine Controls	396	(9)
Engine System Calibration	405	(6)
System Integration and Engine Optimization	411	(6)
Problems	413	(1)
Symbols	413	(2)
References	415	(2)
Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals	417	(57)
Propellant Burning Rate	419	(18)
Basic Performance Relations	437	(7)
Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration	444	(9)
Propellant Grain Stress and Strain	453	(13)
Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors	466	(8)
Problems	467	(3)
Symbols	470	(1)
References	471	(3)
Solid Propellants	474	(46)
Classification	474	(6)
Propellant Characteristics	480	(7)
Hazards	487	(7)
Propellant Ingredients	494	(11)
Other Propellant Categories	505	(4)
Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors	509	(2)
Propellant Processing and Manufacture	511	(9)
Problems	515	(3)
References	518	(2)
Combustion of Solid Propellants	520	(20)
Physical and Chemical Processes	520	(4)
Ignition Process	524	(2)
Extinction or Thrust Termination	526	(2)
Combustion Instability	528	(12)
Problems	537	(1)
References	537	(3)
Solid Rocket Components and Motor Design	540	(39)
Motor Case	540	(10)
Nozzle	550	(13)
Igniter Hardware	563	(5)
Rocket Motor Design Approach	568	(11)
Problems	575	(2)
References	577	(2)
Hybrid Propellant Rockets	579	(29)
Applications and Propellants	580	(5)
Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration	585	(8)
Design Example	593	(6)
Combustion Instability	599	(9)
Symbols	604	(2)
References	606	(2)
Thrust Vector Control	608	(16)
TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle	609	(11)
TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles	620	(1)
Testing	621	(1)
Integration with Vehicle	621	(3)
References	623	(1)
Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems	624	(15)
Selection Process	625	(5)
Criteria for Selection	630	(4)
Interfaces	634	(5)
References	638	(1)
Rocket Exhaust Plumes	639	(21)
Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior	641	(11)
Plume Effects	652	(5)
Analysis and Mathematical Simulation	657	(3)
Problems	658	(1)
References	658	(2)
Electric Propulsion	660	(51)
Ideal Flight Performance	666	(4)
Electrothermal Thrusters	670	(7)
Non-Thermal Electric Thrusters	677	(19)
Optimum Flight Performance	696	(4)
Mission Applications	700	(1)
Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems	701	(10)
Problems	706	(1)
Symbols	707	(2)
References	709	(2)
Rocket Testing	711	(16)
Types of Tests	711	(2)
Test Facilities and Safeguards	713	(7)
Instrumentation and Data Management	720	(4)
Flight Testing	724	(1)
Postaccident Procedures	725	(2)
References	726	(1)
Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants	727	(3)
Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere	730	(1)
Appendix 3 Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets	731	(2)
Appendix 4 Derivation of Hybrid Fuel Regression Rate Equation in Chapter 15	733	(4)
Appendix 5 Alternative Interpretations of Boundary Layer Blowing Coefficient in Chapter 15	737	(2)
Index	739