AEROSPACE PROPULSION
Aspects of one-dimensional compressible flow, including isentropic flow and normal shocks; effects of friction and combustion; analysis and design of and air-breathing and rocket engines, including performance and cycle analysis; flow in nozzles, diffusers, compressors, and turbines; combustion chamber processes and propellants. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 590 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 480 if student has credit for MECH 590 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: AEROSPACE PROPULSION Department: Mechanical Engineering Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): MECH 371 and MECH 481 (may be taken concurrently)
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027