Rocket Propulsion

Catalog description

Overview of underlying theories and design practices of chemical and non-chemical rocket propulsion systems. The topical areas include basic thermodynamics and gas dynamics, propellant formulation and characterization, component and system designs, and test evaluation. At the conclusion of this course, students will have obtained fundamental knowledge and design rules of various rocket propulsion systems, including solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets, as well as electric propulsion engines.