ME-GY 8043 Theory of Propulsion

3 Credits

This course looks at principles of high-speed propulsion based on chemical energy sources. Topics: Air- breathing engines and their components: ramjet, scramjet, turbojet and turbofan, combustion thermodynamics, flows with chemical reactions, thermo-chemistry of solid and liquid rocket engines. Engineering parameters in engine design.

Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 7133 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0