Preface xvii
1 Classification 1
1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion 2
1.2. Rocket Propulsion 4
Chemical Rocket Propulsion 5
Combinations of Ducted Jet Engines and Rocket Engines 9
Nuclear Rocket Engines 10
Electric Rocket Propulsion 10
Other Rocket Propulsion Concepts 12
International Rocket Propulsion Effort 13
1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion 14
Space Launch Vehicles 14
Spacecraft 20
Military and Other Applications 21
References 24
2 Definitions and Fundamentals 26
2.1. Definitions 26
2.2. Thrust 31
2.3. Exhaust Velocity 33
2.4. Energy and Efficiencies 35
2.5. Multiple Propulsion Systems 38
2.6. Typical Performance Values 39
2.7. Variable Thrust 40
Symbols 41
Problems 42
References 44
3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 45
3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems 45
3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations 47
3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles 51
Velocity 52
Nozzle Flow and Throat Condition 57
Thrust and Thrust Coefficient 61
Characteristic Velocity and Specific Impulse 63
Under- and Overexpanded Nozzles 67
Influence of Chamber Geometry 72
3.4. Nozzle Configurations 73
Cone- and Bell-Shaped Nozzles 75
3.5. Real Nozzles 81
Boundary Layers 82
Multiphase Flow 83
Other Phenomena and Losses 85
Performance Correction Factors 85
Four Performance Parameters 89
3.6. Nozzle Alignment 91
Symbols 93
Problems 94
References 97
4 Flight Performance 99
4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight 99
4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere 104
4.3. Basic Relations of Motion 106
4.4. Space Flight 113
Elliptical Orbits 116
Deep Space 120
Perturbations 121
Mission Velocity 125
4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers 127
Reaction Control System 131
4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance 133
4.7. Flight Vehicles 136
Multistage Vehicles 136
Stage Separation 138
Launch Vehicles 141
4.8. Military Missiles 144
4.9. Flight Stability 147
Symbols 149
Problems 150
References 152
5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 154
5.1. Background and Fundamentals 156
5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions 161
5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes 166
5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis 171
5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations 172
Symbols 185
Problems 186
References 187
6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 189
6.1. Types of Propellants 192
6.2. Propellant Tanks 196
6.3. Propellant Feed Systems 203
Local Pressures and Flows 203
6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems 205
6.5. Tank Pressurization 212
Factors Influencing the Required Mass of Pressurizing Gas 214
Simplified Analysis for the Mass of Pressurizing Gas 215
6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles 217
Engine Cycles 218
6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control 229
6.8. Engine Families 232
6.9. Valves and Pipelines 233
6.10. Engine Support Structure 239
Symbols 239
Problems 240
References 242
7 Liquid Propellants 244
7.1. Propellant Properties 245
Economic Factors 245
Performance of Propellants 246
Common Physical Hazards 250
Desirable Physical Properties 252
Ignition, Combustion, and Flame Properties 254
Property Variations and Specifications 254
Additives 255
7.2. Liquid Oxidizers 255
Liquid Oxygen (O2) (LOX) 255
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) 256
Nitric Acid (HNO3) 257
Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) (NTO) 258
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 259
Oxidizer Cleaning Process 259
7.3. Liquid Fuels 259
Hydrocarbon Fuels 260
Liquid Hydrogen 261
Hydrazine (N2H4) 262
Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine [(CH3)2NNH2] 263
Monomethylhydrazine (CH3NHNH2) 263
7.4. Liquid Monopropellants 264
Hydrazine as a Monopropellant 264
7.5. Gaseous Propellants 266
7.6. Safety and Environmental Concerns 267
Symbols 268
Problems 268
References 269
8 Thrust Chambers 271
8.1. Injectors 276
Injector Flow Characteristics 280
Factors Influencing Injector Behavior 283
8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle 285
Volume and Shape 285
Heat Transfer Distribution 288
Cooling of Thrust Chambers 289
Hydraulic Losses in the Cooling Passage 295
Thrust Chamber Wall Loads and Stresses 296
8.3. Low-Thrust Rocket Thrust Chambers or Thrusters 300
8.4. Materials and Fabrication 304
8.5. Heat Transfer Analysis 310
General Steady-State Heat Transfer Relations 311
Transient Heat Transfer Analysis 315
Steady-State Transfer to Liquids in Cooling Jacket 317
Radiation 321
8.6. Starting and Ignition 322
8.7. Useful Life of Thrust Chambers 325
8.8. Random Variable Thrust 326
8.9. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis 328
Symbols 338
Problems 339
References 342
9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 344
9.1. Combustion Process 344
Injection/Atomization Zone 346
Rapid Combustion Zone 347
Streamtube Combustion Zone 348
9.2. Analysis and Simulation 348
9.3. Combustion Instability 349
Rating Techniques 357
Control of Instabilities 358
Problems 362
References 362
10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies 365
10.1. Introduction 365
10.2. Descriptions of Several Turbopumps 366
10.3. Selection of Turbopump Configuration 371
10.4. Flow, Shaft Speeds, Power, and Pressure Balances 376
10.5. Pumps 378
Classification and Description 378
Pump Parameters 379
Influence of Propellants 385
10.6. Turbines 387
Classification and Description 387
Turbine Performance and Design Considerations 389
10.7. Approach to Turbopump Preliminary Design 390
10.8. Gas Generators and Preburners 393
Symbols 395
Problems 396
References 397
11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 399
11.1. Propellant Budget 399
11.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems 401
11.3. Engine Design 403
11.4. Engine Controls 412
Control of Engine Starting and Thrust Buildup 413
Automatic Controls 419
Control by Computer 421
11.5. Engine System Calibration 423
Engine Health Monitoring System 428
11.6. System Integration and Engine Optimization 430
Symbols 431
Problems 432
References 433
12 Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 434
12.1. Basic Relations and Propellant Burning Rate 439
Mass Flow Relations 444
Burning Rate Relation with Pressure 445
Burning Rate Relation with Ambient Temperature (Tb) 449
Variable Burning Rate Exponent n 452
Burning Enhancement by Erosion 453
Other Burning Rate Enhancements 455
12.2. Other Performance Issues 457
12.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration 462
Slivers 471
12.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain 472
Material Characterization 473
Structural Design 476
12.5. Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors 483
Symbols 485
Problems 486
References 488
13 Solid Propellants 491
13.1. Classification 491
13.2. Propellant Characteristics 497
13.3. Hazards 505
Inadvertent Ignition 505
Aging and Useful Life 506
Case Overpressure and Failure 506
Insensitive Munitions 508
Upper Pressure Limit 510
Toxicity 510
Safety Rules 510
13.4. Propellant Ingredients 511
Inorganic Oxidizers 513
Fuels 516
Binders 516
Burning-Rate Modifiers 517
Plasticizers 518
Curing Agents or Crosslinkers 518
Energetic Binders and Plasticizers 518
Organic Oxidizers or Explosives 518
Additives 519
Particle-Size Parameters 520
13.5. Other Propellant Categories 522
Gas Generator Propellants 522
Smokeless or Low-Smoke Propellant 523
Igniter Propellants 524
13.6. Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors 525
13.7. Propellant Processing and Manufacture 528
Problems 531
References 534
14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 536
14.1. Physical and Chemical Processes 536
14.2. Ignition Process 540
14.3. Extinction or Thrust Termination 541
14.4. Combustion Instability 543
Acoustic Instabilities 544
Analytical Models and Simulation of Combustion Stability 548
Combustion Stability Assessment, Remedy, and Design 548
Vortex-Shedding Instability 551
Problems 552
References 553
15 Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design 555
15.1. Rocket Motor Case 555
Metal Cases 559
Wound-Filament-Reinforced Plastic Cases 561
15.2. Nozzles 563
Classification 564
Design and Construction 566
Heat Absorption and Nozzle Materials 571
15.3. Igniter Hardware 577
Pyrotechnic Igniters 578
Pyrogen Igniters 579
Igniter Analysis and Design 581
15.4. Rocket Motor Design Approach 581
Problems 589
References 591
16 Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion 593
16.1. Applications and Propellants 594
16.2. Interior Hybrid Motor Ballistics 599
16.3. Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration 602
Dynamic Behavior 605
16.4. Design Example 607
16.5. Combustion Instability 611
Symbols 615
Problems 617
References 618
17 Electric Propulsion 620
17.1. Ideal Flight Performance 626
17.2. Electrothermal Thrusters 631
Resistojets 631
Arcjets 634
17.3. Nonthermal Electrical Thrusters 638
Electrostatic Devices 638
Basic Relationships for Electrostatic Thrusters 640
Electromagnetic Thrusters 646
17.4. Optimum Flight Performance 654
17.5. Mission Applications 658
17.6. Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems 661
Power Generation Units 661
Power-Conditioning Equipment (PCU or PPU) 664
Symbols 665
Problems 666
References 668
18 Thrust Vector Control 671
18.1. TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle 673
18.2. TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles 683
18.3. Testing 686
18.4. Integration with Vehicle 687
Problems 688
References 688
19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 690
19.1. Selection Process 692
19.2. Criteria for Selection 697
19.3. Interfaces 699
19.4. Cost Reduction 700
References 702
20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 703
20.1. Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior 705
Spectral Distribution of Radiation 711
Multiple Nozzles 714
Plume Signature 714
Vehicle Base Geometry and Recirculation 715
Compression and Expansion Waves 716
20.2. Plume Effects 717
Smoke and Vapor Trails 717
Toxicity 718
Noise 719
Spacecraft Surface Contamination 720
Radio Signal Attenuation 720
Plume Impingement on Structures 722
Heat Transfer to Clusters of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines 722
20.3. Analysis and Mathematical Simulation 723
Problems 724
References 724
21 Rocket Testing 726
21.1. Types of Tests 726
21.2. Test Facilities and Safeguards 728
Monitoring the Environment and Controlling Toxic Materials 731
21.3. Instrumentation and Data Management 735
Measurement System Terminology 736
Test Measurements 737
Health Monitoring System (HMS) 738
21.4. Flight Testing 739
21.5. Postaccident Procedures 740
References 741
Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants 743
Conversion Factors (arranged alphabetically) 743
Constants 746
Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth’s Standard Atmosphere 747
Appendix 3 Summary of Key equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets 749
Index 751
