Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion (2nd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0201146592 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 760 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book also demonstrates how these fundamental principles can lead directly to useful quantitative assessments of performance as well as possibilities for improvement.. In this textbook, the authors show that a few fundamental principles can provide an understanding of all modes of aircraft and spacecraft propulsion
Dense material but good Bought it for class. Very dense material, I used this in conjunction with NASA's online tutorials to understand compressible flows.. "The best overall book on propulsion in existence" according to Matt. Yeah, that's a big statement, but considering the fact that I own 7 other major propulsion books and refer to this one 10 times more than any of the others, I think it's definitely true. All of the top Aerospace Engineering schools use it, and for good reason.It is NOT a teach-yourself book. If that is what you are into, then go buy something with more pretty pictures, because some sections take some work to dig into. But if you are Senior level or grad student, then the book will be very good for yo. "Review of "Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion"" according to Scott D. Gallimore. This book is an excellent source of information for a wide range of propulsion systems, both airbreathing and rocket. The book focuses on the basic principles of thermodynamics and aerodynamics in the early chapters and then later deals with the various forms of aerospace propulsion systems. Three chapters are reserved for turbojet engines, dealing with the compressors and turbines. Several chapters are dedicated to rocket proplusion, including the principles of staging and structural design. Overall