AE 4451 Jet and Rocket Propulsion 3 0 3 Catalog Description AE 4451 Jet and Rocket Propulsion The theories and principles of jet and rocket propulsion Thermodynamic cycles The mechanics and thermodynamics of combustion Turbine engine and rocket performance characteristics Component and cycle analysis of jet engines and turbomachinery Text Hill and Peterson Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion 2nd edition Addison Wesley Course Coordinator Prof J Seitzman Learning Objectives 1 2 3 4 Familiarity with common types of aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems Use of thermodynamic cycle analysis including the thermodynamic treatment of chemically reacting systems Preliminary cycle design and performance analysis of propulsion systems for both aircraft and spacecraft Working knowledge of the basic operation and design requirements of propulsion turbomachinery components inlets compressors combustors turbines afterburners and nozzles Expected Outcomes Students will be able to a make design choices between jet and rocket propulsion systems based on performance issues b calculate energy release e g adiabatic flame temperatures and equilibrium composition of gases at known T p c analyze the thermodynamic performance of jet engine cycles and compute relevant performance parameters d perform preliminary design calculations to size jet engines to meet specific performance goals e analyze the thermodynamic performance of simple chemical rocket cycles and compute relevant performance parameters and f describe the performance and operating design constraints for inlets compressors combustors turbines and nozzles Prerequisites AE 3450 Topics 1 Overview Aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems general design goals 2 Thermodynamics Review Conservation Transport equations Momentum conservation and thrust equations Properties of perfect gases and perfect gas mixtures Overview of propulsion systems 3 Equilibrium Chemical Thermodynamics Chemical energy heats of reaction and formation Equilibrium composition 4 Thermodynamic Cycle Analysis Carnot and Brayton cycles 5 Airbreathing Engine Performance Parameters Specific thrust Specific fuel consumption Propulsive and thermal efficiencies 6 Jet Engine Cycle Analysis and Performance Ramjets Turbojets Turbofans Turboprops and turboshaft engines 7 Rocket Propulsion Analysis Performance and Mission Requirements Overview of rocket propulsion systems Specific impulse Equivalent exhaust velocity Vehicle acceleration the rocket equation and mission requirements Staging and masses 8 Chemical Rocket Cycle Analysis Characteristic velocity and thrust coefficient Propellant properties Liquid rocket cycle analysis Solid propellants Nozzle performance 9 Electric and In Space Propulsion Electrothermal Electrostatic Electrodynamic propulsion systems 10 Inlet and Nozzle Analysis and Design and Performance Issues Subsonic and supersonic diffusers inlets nozzles and thrust reversers 11 Combustor Analysis and Design and Performance Combustor configurations Stability and flammability limits Emissions Choking of afterburners 12 Compressor Analysis and Design and Performance Axial v centrifugal designs Blade flow and work Efficiency Surge and stall Compressor maps 13 Turbine Analysis and Design and Performance Cooling Blade flow and work Compressor matching