Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book that focuses on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today; e.g., rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Ward introduces each system, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and providing guidelines to assist students design their own projects. The author presents a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design. The bookis specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning. Chapter 1 begins with an introduction and review of the basic thermodynamic and fluid mechanic theories. Chapter 2 concentrates on rockets, showing derivation of fundamental equations and figures of merit, while analyzing the propellants and components that make up solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets. Chapter 3 focuses on the principles involved in designing piston aerodynamic engines, along with propellers and rotors. Chapter 4 explores gas turbine engines; e.g., turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, and turbo shaft engines. Ward describes common components that make up each of these engine types and demonstrates optimal analysis methods. The book concludes with Chapter 5, which examines ramjet and scramjet engines, including methods for analyzing ramjet engines, examples of use inmodern missile systems, and research into scramjet engines for future hypersonic applications.Thomas A. Ward is a Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the Unitversiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia, where he teaches aerospace propulsion systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. He acts as Aero Propulsion Coordinator for the UiTM Flight Technology and Test Center and been a Senior Advisor tothe Google Lunar X-Prize Malaysian team. Ward also serves as Technical Editorfor UiTM International Engineering journal and referee for the Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) journal. Prior to his move to Malaysia, Ward worked as an Aerospace Engineer for the US Air Force for over 15 years, conducting integrated engineering analysis of aircraft systems including propulsion systems,aerodynamics, flight controls, structures, avionic systems, and flight dynamics. He represented the USAF on several national committees and at numerous forums and international events. International outreach included working in the United Kingdom for five years as a USAF Integrated Engineer with the Royal Air Force. Ward has conducted research on endothermic jet fuels for potential future use in hypersonic aircraft and has authored a number of propriety papers onaircraft and missile systems for the USAF. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, an MSc in Aerospace Systems Engineering from Loughborogh University, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton
- ISBN: 978-0-470-82497-9
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 448
- Fecha Publicación: 14/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés