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Report is a result of a review of the available toxicologic, epidemiologic, and other revelant data on JP-8 (jet-propulsion fuel 8) to evaluate independently the Department of Defense's interim permissible exposure level. Chapters include discussion on various effects of JP-8 on humans and experimental animals. Softcover. Softcover. ... Read more

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In this textbook, the authors show that a few fundamental principles can provide students of mechanical and aeronautical engineering with a deep understanding of all modes of aircraft and spacecraft propulsion. The book also demonstrates how these fundamental principles can lead directly to useful quantitative assessments of performance as well as possibilities for improvement. The second edition provides a wide range of new illustrative material on modern aircraft and rocket engines. The author s have also improved their explanations of pertinent physical phenomena and have introduced preliminary design procedures in this edition. ... Read more

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Couldn't hope for more
The book was new just as described and shipped in a decent time.Thanks.

Fantastic book
I prefer this book to Sutton for bacis understanding of the compressible flow as it relates to rocketry.Also, the explanation of the rocket equation is far simpler in this text than any other.

bad for beginners and beginner level courses
This was our class text book for the "jet and rocket propulsion" course in our aerospace department when I took the class. I am thoroughly dissatisfied with the book. I think maybe this book is written to provide a general understanding of how things work maybe.. because it had a lot of writing and not much math/equations and even less examples.

We had a big assignment in our class where we had to write a software that gave the temperature and pressure in every single component of a jet engine with afterburner - diffuser, compressor, combuster, burner, bleed air, etc - and this book did not help one bit. It is like the author will spend pages talking about jet engines in essay form, not many equations. And often, such as in the case of the after burner, he will just say it is similar to another component (in this case the combustion chamber), but that is not enough when you are deriving the relations for various kinds of engines.

Maybe this books is great if you already know all the math, and just want to know interesting stuff about engines.. I guess it will compliment your mathematical knowledge and provide you with the bigger picture. But you will have to learn to do the calculations from another book (and you ccant design an engine without doing such calculations).

Basically me and my group had to come up with ALL the equations on our own, the book only proved to be a waste of space on the table. We instead preferred to go back to the text we had used in Thermodynamics class since that was a much better book.

Best Book For Propulsion. Period.
This is just the best book for propulsion. But maybe not for beginners. And may be not for those who just want to score marks in exams by practicing large no. of problems but not caring for real & physical understanding of jet engines.

The best overall book on propulsion in existence
Yeah, that's a big statement, but considering the fact that I own 7 other major propulsion books and refer to this one 10 times more than any of the others, I think it's definitely true.All of the top Aerospace Engineering schools use it, and for good reason.

It is NOT a teach-yourself book.If that is what you are into, then go buy something with more pretty pictures, because some sections take some work to dig into.But if you are Senior level or grad student, then the book will be very good for you.The content in the book is very insightful, and if you go through the book concurrently with a course it is a great help. ... Read more

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With contributions from the leading researchers andscientists in the field, this volume is a compendium of the latestadvances in tactical missile propulsion. The objectives of the book are toprovide today's designer with a summary of the advances in potentialpropulsion systems as well as provide a discussion of major design andselection considerations. Authors were chosen for their demonstratedknowledge of and excellence in their respective fields to ensure acomplete and up-to-date summary of the latest research and developments. ... Read more

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Brilliant! Essential reading!
I bought this for my eldest son, who was absolutely rapt until he realized that he would have to learn some serious maths to understand it. The book is utterly formiable in that is really does cover a multitude of engineering aspects of the mechanical, electronic, and aerodynamic problems concerned with this topic.

I should say that being peaceniks, we only got this book REALLY because of two reasons; one, it's the real thing; you learn so much from it; and two: I have to say that in all honesty that it's fantastic to have this in the back of your car, folks. If you want a reputation and a half, go and leave it hanging around when you go to the local pizza takaway or read it casually while you're waiting for that Chicken Tikka Masala. Damn, you get respect from the locals after that one; I never got so many offers in my life - but they were all from strange people in expensive suits with funny accents. I'm not entirely sure if that is what you are after, gentle reader, but make sure that you are squeaky clean before putting this in the shopping basket. Other than that, I should say that it really does behove you to check out the other titles in this series. They are all absolutely down to the nail. Engineering at it's best. ... Read more

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Useful Research Aide
In terms of Research and finding important quotes, I have not found a better book than The Jet Age: Forth Years of Aviation.I can find nearly anything by anyone about the Jet Engine, usable quotes, and ideas that led to new points of attack on my subject (which was obviously about Jet Engines).It is unfortunate it is out of print, it is a very useful book. ... Read more

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A unique volume that presents the fundamentals, the mechanisms involved, and the control and prediction of the processes, that will help in the design and development of modern future combustion systems applied to propulsion.The text examines research that has been conducted on a range of topics from the characterization of a new class of advanced energetic hydrocarbon fuels to the control of emissions. Also, relevant intermediate phenomena are covered. ... Read more

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Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
The definitive text on rocket propulsion-now completely revised to reflect rapid advancements in the field
For more than fifty years, this seminal text has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology. More comprehensive and coherently organized than any other book on the subject, Rocket Propulsion Elements guides readers evenhandedly through the complex factors that shape propulsion, with both theory and practical design considerations.
With more than a third of the text and illustrations either completely new or extensively revised, this latest edition includes current information on engine structures, nozzle theory, gas properties, thrust chambers, launch vehicles, and more. With a detailed table of contents breaking down each chapter into subsections-as well as an expanded index of key words-the Seventh Edition efficiently steers readers quickly to the information they need. Other highlights include:
* Separate chapters on liquid, solid, and hybrid propulsion systems and a new chapter on thrust chambers including the new aerospike nozzle
* Comprehensive coverage of rocket propulsion technology, with applications to space flight, satellite flight, and guided and unguided missiles
* Problem-solving examples and exercises relevant to actual design situations
* More than 340 illustrations, including photographs, tables, and graphs
* Coherent, up-to-date chapter on electrical propulsion balancing fundamentals with practical aspects and applications
For professional engineers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering, this time-honored resource is indispensable for its scope of coverage and utility. ... Read more

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Extremely fast shipping and service
Packaging suffered during shipping, but product was intact and in good shape.Speed of service was phenomenol.Arrived close to a week before I expected it to.Very happy with price service etc.

All-in-one book.
This is a great book for those interested in rocket propulsion; engineers, student and peers. In detail it begins with an overall view of propulsion systems (including electrical) to then in different chapters treat subjects such as, stability, liquid propellants, solid propellants, turbomachinery, construction challenges (with solutions) and injectors etc. In addition, it contains questions and worked problems. I also own the seventh edition released in 2000.

Although ridden with mathematical formulas and diagrams, it's an easy-to-read book if you are a undergraduate student in engineering/science. Beacuse of this a certain amount of knowledge in most scientific fields are required (chemistry, mechanical engieering, math and physics) otherwise the marvels explained can't be fully appreciated.

This review is about the eight edition.

Great book for both learning and referencing
Using this book as reference for my senior design class my group is designing a rocket engine and this book gives clear consice must know informtation about a variety of propulsion systems. This is a must have for any rocket scientists worth every penny!

Rocket Propulsion Elements
Thorough book!Great depth of information on the topic of rocket propulsion.When used as class text, it was very helpful!

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Jet Propelled The career of the British designer of the first jet aircraft engine, Frank Whittle. Whittle and his collaborators talk about challenges they faced, and many pioneering jet airplanes are shown (including German World War 2 planes: Whittle talks to their engine designers). United Kingdom, 1963, Wonder Jet Original An original film from the 1950's archives! The film shows the work done to develop the jet engine of today, a fascinating story of British pioneeringVideo : B&W / Color, Time : 75 minutes Format : DVD-R / DVD+R // Average Delivery Time : 10 Business days (Two weeks) // No Label or Artwork ... Read more

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This text provides a self-contained introduction to the aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of modern civil and military jet engines. Through two engine design projects, first for a new large passenger aircraft, and second for a new fighter aircraft, the text introduces, illustrates and explains the important facets of modern engine design. Individual sections cover aircraft requirements and aerodynamics, principles of gas turbines and jet engines, elementary compressible fluid mechanics, bypass ratio selection, scaling and dimensional analysis, turbine and compressor design and characteristics, design optimization, as well as off-design performance. Although the book assumes familiarity with basic fluid mechanical ideas, background is given where necessary. The book emphasises principles and ideas, with simplification and approximation used where this helps understanding. Many exercises (using numerical rather than algebraic solutions, with realistic empirical input where needed) support and reinforce the text. A detailed glossary is included. This text is suitable for student courses in aircraft propulsion and jet engine design, but will be invaluable as a guide and reference for engineers in the engine and airframe industry. ... Read more

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Outstanding Book

This is an outstanding book by a knowledgeable author that provides the basic know-how and skills that an aeronautical or mechanical engineer with an interest in jet propulsion will find useful and helpful. The book is well written in a readable and easy to follow format that provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of jet propulsion. The author clearly presents the concepts, principles and design issues of modern gas turbine engines.

The reader will learn the various components of a jet engine including the intake design, compressors, turbines, combustion chamber designs, and the jet pipe and how thrust is produced as well as the physics and thermodynamics that go with these.

The book has great explanations, diagrams and figures that the reader will find useful and helpful. I recommend the book to engineers wishing to learn more about the jet engine.

Really helpful
This book keeps up with the promise in the title. It is a easily readable guide to design and perfomance of jet engine with a rigorous treatise of each field, even if the level remains simple.

In fact the mathematical exposition is quite accessible, without a full analytical presentation. Nevertheless the formulae are clearly given with an effective theorical background when needed. Since the volume target is to clarify ideas and principles, each topic is attractively examined, emphasizing the qualitative treatment over the quantitative analysis to improve understanding of physical phenomena. This facet is quite useful because it allows an overall comprehension in mastering design process of jet engine. Besides, the emphasis on having a clear picture of principles provides the basis for a fair evaluation ofengine perfomances under real conditions.

As a guide or a reference, this work has neatly achived its goal. ... Read more

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DRAFT Supersonic combustion ramjet (SCRJ) engine research and development begun some 40 years ago is the key to airbreathing hypersonic flight. Many unexpected complexities of SCRJ engine combustion and combustor-inlet interaction have been continuing challenges. However, valuable progress has been made in several aspects. In the next few years, it would appear that significant flight testing will take place in several countries and this should lead to further understanding of SCRJ processes in engine design for cruise and accelerator vehicle applications.

This volume-the third and final in a miniseries on hypersonic propulsion along with High Speed Flight Propulsion Systems, Volume 137, and Developments in High Speed Flight Propulsion Systems, Volume 165-presents a comprehensive and detailed exposition of the gradual maturing of scramjet technologies. Developments in several parts of the world are described by those intimately involved in the main stream of SCRJ activities. It is clear that fresh opportunities exist to improve the robustness of high-speed-flight propulsion, and this book offers a timely lead to a new entrant to this technology as well as new insights to specialists. ... Read more

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In Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems the authors demonstrate the need to break free from the old established concepts of expendable rockets, using chemical propulsion, and to develop new breeds of launch vehicle capable of both launching payloads into orbit at dramatically reduced cost, and for sustained operations in low-Earth orbit. The next steps, they explain, to establishing a permanent ?presence? in the Solar System beyond Earth are the commercialisation of sustained operations on the Moon, and the development of advanced nuclear or high-energy space propulsion systems for Solar System exploration out to the boundary of interstellar space. In the future, high-energy particle research facilities may one day yield a very high-energy propulsion system that will take us to the nearby stars, or even beyond. This is a timely and comprehensive book, putting spacecraft propulsion systems in perspective.

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Magazine Volume 43 Number 2, 512pp, 4to, fully illustrated b/w & color, ... Read more

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This book, a translation of the French title Technologie des Propergols Solides, offers otherwise unavailable information on the subject of solid propellants and their use in rocket propulsion. The fundamentals of rocket propulsion are developed in chapter one and detailed descriptions of concepts are covered in the following chapters. Specific design methods and the theoretical physics underlying them are presented, and finally the industrial production of the propellant itself is explained. The material used in the book has been collected from different countries, as the development of this field has occurred separately due to the classified nature of the subject. Thus the reader not only has an overall picture of solid rocket propulsion technology but a comprehensive view of its different developmental permutations worldwide. ... Read more

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Must have for anybody involved in ballistics
I received this book as a gift many years ago as I made my transition from simple engineer to an analyst of CAD/PAD devices. If you are interested in propellants you can find many rare references and very good working closed form solutions. A majority of the work comes out of Europe so those of us in the US will be pleasantly surprised at what we can find. One word of caution to the user who has been educated with Sutton - the derivations are different and tend to be stretched out over the chapters but are very useful. For anyone in the field of rocket propulsion the "red-book" must be in your library.If you are in CAD/PAD or gun propulsion the propellant information is good -keep it with your Corner or Hunt as a key reference, most everything is steady-state.

Finalmente delle risposte.
Finalmente un libro completo sulla propulsione a razzo a propellentesolido, in 600 pagine di libro vengono trattati molti argomenti, ed in modoprofessionale, con metodologie molto moderne, come ad esempio l'uso dimodellazioni del grano di propellente con programmi agli elementi finiti;con l'uso dei computer si possono così simulare sollecitazioni interne delgrano e l'erosione interna del canale. Alcuni capitoli sono dedicati allostudio dei propellenti dal punto di vista chimico, e ci sono considerazioniriguardo agli sviluppi futuri di questo tipo di propulsione. Consigliol'opera solamente a "veri" appassionati della razzopropulsioneper almeno due motivi: il primo perchè i problemi vengono trattati consoluzioni prettamente "industriali" con l'uso di materiali etecniche di uso non tradizionale per gli amatori. Il secondo di carattereeconomico....... lascio a voi la scelta. Luca Musolesi ... Read more