Aerospace Propulsion

3 credits

Cycle analysis of jet engines, thermodynamic cycles, mechanics and thermodynamics of combustion, components and the performance characteristics of chemical rockets. The detailed analysis of operating characteristics of turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, afterburning, and ramjet propulsion systems. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: All of MECH_V 327, MECH_V 375, MECH_V 380. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.