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Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion

Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion

The book follows a unified approach to present the basic principles of rocket propulsion in concise and lucid form. This textbook comprises of ten chapters ranging from brief introduction and elements of rocket propulsion aerothermodynamics to solid liquid and hybrid propellant rocket engines with chapter on electrical propulsion. Worked out examples are also provided at the end of chapter for understanding uncertainty analysis. This book is designed and developed as an introductory text on the fundamental aspects of rocket propulsion for both undergraduate and graduate students. It is also aimed towards practicing engineers in the field of space engineering. This comprehensive guide also provides adequate problems for audience to understand intricate aspects of rocket propulsion enabling them to design and develop rocket engines for peaceful purposes. | Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion

GBP 44.99
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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering

Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering

Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering Second Edition presents the history and basics of rocket science and examines design experimentation testing and applications. Exploring how rockets work the book covers the concepts of thrust momentum impulse and the rocket equation along with the rocket engine its components and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components subsystems systems and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.

GBP 99.99
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Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration

Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration

The growing demand of space services for imaging mobile communication global positioning systems and disaster management life extension of satellites by fueling space station operations deflecting incoming asteroids and reducing debris from orbits requires reusable rockets. The chapters in the book cover understanding of the universe history of rockets space missions satellites the principle of rocketry its design and development rocket technology the solar system the environment and protection of earth and thoughts on Earth 2. 0. Features: Explores the link between universe space exploration and rocketry. Discusses topics such as protection of the Earth from asteroids debris and global warming. Includes basic methodology to be adopted to design rockets for various applications. Covers use of multi-objective optimisation to realise a system and differences in design philosophies for satellite launch. Examines material on environmental protection of the Earth. This book is aimed at senior undergraduates and professionals in aerospace engineering. | Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration

GBP 74.99
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Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines

Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines

Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines Second Edition builds upon the success of the book’s first edition with the addition of three major topic areas: Piston Engines with integrated propeller coverage; Pump Technologies; and Rocket Propulsion. The rocket propulsion section extends the text’s coverage so that both Aerospace and Aeronautical topics can be studied and compared. Numerous updates have been made to reflect the latest advances in turbine engines fuels and combustion. The text is now divided into three parts the first two devoted to air breathing engines and the third covering non-air breathing or rocket engines.

GBP 160.00
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Boron-Based Fuel-Rich Propellant Properties Combustion and Technology Aspects

Boron-Based Fuel-Rich Propellant Properties Combustion and Technology Aspects

Boron-Based Fuel-Rich Solid Rocket Propellant Technology is a professional book that systematically introduces the latest research progress for boron-based fuel-rich solid propellants. It covers surface modifications coating and agglomerating techniques granulation and characterization of amorphous boron powders and its application to fuel-rich solid rocket propellants. Technologies for controlling the processing methods and combustion performance of fuel-rich propellants are examined and the book concludes with a summary of the research progress in boron-based fuel-rich solid propellants and a look forward to the foreseeable development trends of military applications. | Boron-Based Fuel-Rich Propellant Properties Combustion and Technology Aspects

GBP 130.00
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Handbook of Environmental Contaminants A Guide for Site Assessment

Handbook of Environmental Contaminants A Guide for Site Assessment

Handbook of Environmental Contaminants: A Guide for Site Assessment is an indispensable working reference for environmental assessment professionals faced with determining potential environmental contaminants that might be found in the soil groundwater or air of a property or facility. The book provides a comprehensive listing of potential contaminants associated with hundreds of industries activities and processes. The types of properties covered range from agricultural to heavy industrial. The products and processes covered range from the processing of yeast to the constituents of rocket fuel. The book also discusses products associated with the degradation of common chemical solvents in the environment. Handbook of Environmental Contaminants: A Guide for Site Assessment is an important reference for environmental consultants workers on Superfund sites public health and safety professionals attorneys educators and students and lenders. | Handbook of Environmental Contaminants A Guide for Site Assessment

GBP 56.99
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Aircraft Performance An Engineering Approach

Aircraft Performance An Engineering Approach

Aircraft Performance: An Engineering Approach Second Edition introduces flight performance analysis techniques of fixed-wing air vehicles particularly heavier-than-aircraft. It covers maximum speed absolute ceiling rate of climb range endurance turn performance and takeoff run. Enabling the reader to analyze the performance and flight capabilities of an aircraft by utilizing only the aircraft weight data geometry and engine characteristics this book covers the flight performance analysis for both propeller-driven and jet aircraft. The second edition features new content on vertical takeoff and landing UAV launch UAV recovery use of rocket engine as the main engine range for electric aircraft electric engine endurance for electric aircraft gliding flight pull-up and climb-turn. In addition this book includes end-of-chapter problems MATLAB® code and examples and case studies to enhance and reinforce student understanding. This book is intended for senior undergraduate aerospace students taking courses in Aircraft Performance Flight Dynamics and Flight Mechanics. Instructors will be able to utilize an updated Solutions Manual and Figure Slides for their course. | Aircraft Performance An Engineering Approach

GBP 120.00
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Advances in Combustion Technology

Advances in Combustion Technology

This edited volume on combustion technology covers recent developments and provides a broad perspective of the key challenges in this emerging field. Divided into two sections the first one covers micro-combustion systems hydrogen combustors combustion systems for gas turbines and IC engines coal combustors for power plants and gasifier systems. The second section focusses on combustion systems pertaining to aerospace including supersonic combustors rocket engines and gel propellant combustion. Issues related to energy producing devices in power generation process industries and aerospace vehicles and efficient and eco-friendly combustion technologies are also explained. Features: Provides comprehensive coverage of recent advances in combustion technology Explains definite concepts about the design and development in combustion systems Captures developments relevant for the aerospace area including gel propellant aluminium-based propellants gasification and gas turbines Aims to introduce the combustion system in different industries Expounds novel combustion systems with reference to pertinent renewable technologies This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical mechanical and aerospace engineering energy and environmental engineering and thermal engineering. This book is also aimed at practicing engineers and decision makers in industry and research labs and petroleum utilization.

GBP 110.00
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Platform Strategy How to Unlock the Power of Communities and Networks to Grow Your Business

Platform Strategy How to Unlock the Power of Communities and Networks to Grow Your Business

During the last decade platform businesses such as Uber Airbnb Amazon and eBay have been taking over the world. In almost every sector traditional businesses are under attack from digital disrupters that are effectively harnessing the power of communities. But what exactly is a platform business and why is it different? In Platform Strategy Laure Claire Reillier and Benoit Reillier provide a practical guide for students digital entrepreneurs and executives to understand what platforms are how they work and how you can build one successfully. Using their own rocket model and original case studies (including Google Apple Amazon) they explain how designing igniting and scaling a platform business requires learning a whole new set of management rules. Platform Strategy also offers many fascinating insights into the future of platforms their regulation and governance as well as how they can be combined with other business models. Benoit Reillier and Laure Claire Reillier are co-founders of Launchworks a leading advisory firm focused on helping organizations develop and scale innovative business models. | Platform Strategy How to Unlock the Power of Communities and Networks to Grow Your Business

GBP 34.99
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