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Course Weekly Lecture Plan

Week Topic
1 (Reading Assignment: Classification: Duct Jet Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Application of Rocket Propulsion)
Definitions and Fundamentals: Definitions, Thrust, Exhaust Velocity, Energy and Efficiencies, Typical Performance Values
2 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations: Ideal Rocket, Summary of Thermodynamic Relations, Isentropic Flow through Nozzles
3 (Quiz #1), Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations: Nozzle Configurations, Real Nozzles, Four Performance Parameters, Nozzle Alignment, Variable Thrust
4 (Quiz #2), Flight Performance: Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight, Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere, Basic Relations of Motion, Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance, Space Flight
5 Flight Performance: Flight Maneuvers, Flight Vehicles, Military Missiles, Aerodynamic Effect of Exhaust Plumes, Flight Stability
6 (Quiz #3), Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Background and Fundamentals, Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions
7 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes
8 (Quiz #4), Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes (cont’d)
9 Review and Evaluation (Midterm Exam)
10 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals: Propellants, Propellant Feed Systems, Gas Pressure Feed Systems, Propellant Tanks
11 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals: Tank Pressurization, Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles, Flow and Pressure Balance, Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control, Valves and Pipe Lines, Engine Support Structure
12 (Quiz #5), Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals: Propellant Burning Rate, Basic Performance Relations
13 Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals: Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration, Propellant Grain Stress and Strain, Attitude Control and Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors
14 (Quiz #6), Electric Propulsion: Ideal Flight Performance, Electro-thermal Thrusters, Non-Thermal Electric Thrusters.
 
 
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