Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6350 : Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Suman Ghosh
Syllabus
Introduction, Rocket system and aerodynamics of rockets, Fundamentals of gas turbine engines, Illustration of working principles of gas turbine engine, Propulsion system and operating principle, Thermodynamics of propulsion system, Engine performance parameters, The ramjet cycle, Working principles of ideal ramjet cycle, The turbojet cycle, Working principles of turbojet cycle, Non-ideal turbojet cycle, Axial flow fans and compressors, Polytrophic efficiency of compression, Calculation of stage performance and overall performance, Working principles of turbofan cycle, Rocket performance, Introduction and working principles of multistage rocket, Solid propellant rockets, Liquid propellant rockets ,Thrust control in liquid rockets Cooling in liquid rockets, Hybrid rockets, Limitations of hybrid rockets, Relative advantages of liquid rockets over solid rockets
Course Objectives
- To gain knowledge of the subject matter
- To apply the theory to practical problems
- To implement the concept for product development
Course Outcomes
CO1: Knowledge will be gained on the subject matter. <br />CO2: Able to apply the theory to practical problems. <br />CO3: Knowledge will be enhanced to implement the concept of product development.
Essential Reading
- W.W. Bathie, Fundamentals of Gas Turbines, John Wiley & Sons
- M.L. Mathur, and R.P. Sharma, Gas Turbine Jet and Rocket Propulsion, Standard Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1988.
Supplementary Reading
- G.C. Oates, Aero-thermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components, AIAA Education Series, New York, 1985.
- P.G. Hill, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison Wesley, 1970