Rocket Propulsion Elements - George P. Sutton

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Résumé :

PREFACE TO THE 10TH EDITION xv

In Memoriam George Paul Sutton (1920-2020) xvii

1 Classification 1
1.1. Jet Propulsion 2
1.2. Rocket Propulsion 5
1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion 14

2 Definitions and Fundamentals 25
2.1. Definitions 25
2.2. Thrust 29
2.3. Exhaust Velocity 31
2.4. Energy and Efficiencies 32
2.5. Multiple Parallel Propulsion Systems 35
2.6. Typical Performance Values 36
2.7. Variable Thrust 37

3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 42
3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems 42
3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations 44
3.3. Isentropic Flow Through Nozzles 47
3.4. Nozzle Configurations 66
3.5. Real Nozzles 73
3.6. Nozzle Alignment 81

4 Flight Performance 88
4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight 88
4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere 91
4.3. Basic Relations of Motion 94
4.4. Space Flight 100
4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers 112
4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance 117
4.7. Flight Vehicles 119
4.8. Military Missiles 127
4.9. Flight Stability 130

5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 136
5.1. Background and Fundamentals 137
5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions 143
5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes 147
5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis 150
5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations 151

6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 165
6.1. Types of Propellants 168
6.2. Propellant Tanks 171
6.3. Propellant Feed Systems 176
6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems 178
6.5. Tank Pressurization 183
6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles 187
6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control 196
6.8. Engine Families 199
6.9. Valves and Pipelines 200
6.10. Engine Support Structure 204

7 Liquid Propellants 210
7.1. Propellant Properties 214
7.2. Liquid Oxidizers 219
7.3. Liquid Fuels 223
7.4. Liquid Monopropellants 227
7.5. Gaseous Propellants 230
7.6. Safety and Environmental Concerns 231

8 Thrust Chambers 237
8.1. Injectors 237
8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle 250
8.3. Low-Thrust Rocket Thrust Chambers or Thrusters 262
8.4. Materials and Fabrication 265
8.5. Heat Transfer Analysis 272
8.6. Start-up and Ignition 282
8.7. Useful Life of Thrust Chambers 285
8.8. Random Variable Thrust 286
8.9. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis 287

9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and its Stability 303
9.1. Combustion Process 303
9.2. Analysis and Simulation 306
9.3. Combustion Instability 307

10 Turbopumps and their Gas Supplies 320
10.1. Introduction 320
10.2. Descriptions of Several Turbopump Assemblies 321
10.3. Selection of Turbopump Configuration 325
10.4. Flow, Shaft Speeds, Power, and Pressure Balances 329
10.5. Pumps 330
10.6. Turbines 338
10.7. Approach to Turbopump Preliminary Design 341
10.8. Gas Generators and Preburners 344

11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 350
11.1. Propellant Budget 350
11.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems 352
11.3. Engine Design 355
11.4. Engine Controls 361
11.5. Engine System Calibration 371
11.6. System Integration and Engine Optimization 377

12 Solid-propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 381
12.1. Basic Relations and Propellant Burning Rate 388
12.2. Other Performance Issues 401
12.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration 405
12.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain 413
12.5. Attitude ...

Biographie:

George P. Sutton was a consultant for the aerospace industry who served as Executive Director of Engineering at Rocketdyne and as a Laboratory Associate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Oscar Biblarz is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.

James H. Morehart is a Senior Project Leader in the Special Programs Division of The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA....

Sommaire:

Preface to the 10th Edition xv
In Memoriam George Paul Sutton (1920-2020) xvii
About the Companion Website xix

1 Classification 1
2 Definitions and Fundamentals 25
3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 42
4 Flight Performance 88
5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 136
6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 165
7 Liquid Propellants 210
8 Thrust Chambers 237
9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 303
10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies 320
11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 350
12 Solid-propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 381
13 Solid Rocket Propellants 431
14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 472
15 Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design 488
16 Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion 523
17 Electric Propulsion 547
18 Thrust Vector Control (TVC) 591
19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 608
20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 621
21 Rocket Testing 641

Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants 655
Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere 658
Appendix 3 Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets 659
Appendix 4 Rockets Book Calculator 662
Index 665