Rocket Propulsion Elements

by George P. Sutton, Oscar Biblarz

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.

Genres: Engineering, Science, Space, Textbooks, Physics, Nonfiction, Technology

768 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 30, 1962

Reviews

[Rohit Wakode · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for all aspiring engineers who want to work on building launch vehicles. Depending on your background, this book along with few others would give you enough technical knowledge to start off your career in the booming private space industry.

[David Hewitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have on the desk of any propulsion engineer...

[Lhreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read this cover-to-cover because most of its contents were already covered in my propulsion course; however, it has been an infinitely valuable resource for my project. It contains an abundance of real-life data and examples, as well as in-depth explanations of how and why you should consider a variety of phenomena when building a rocket motor, be it a SRM, a LRE or hybrid.
If you're an engineering student who is taking a rocket propulsion course, by all means, you can rely on this book (and maybe the Humble for LREs). It isn't enough for professional work, but it's an excellent learning tool.

[Oscar Mabon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The bible of rocket science, whenever I need information about any form of engine this book will have it. I use it as more of a reference book - so haven't actually read the whole thing (probably about half), but the depth is really appreciated.

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feels a bit dated, however nice introduction to rocket propulsion. Skipped the chapter on solid propellents.

[Sebastian]

from https://youtu.be/9DzZci7M0pQ

[Luke Tipton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and exciting.
Very, very broad in scope, thereby scarce in detail.

[iain meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goodness. Heavy going- this is at least a first year university course... and I promised to give it back in 4 weeks.

and

4 week later... I have only fully read to page 225 out of about 600. Read the interesting bits out of the second half but largely ignored solids and electrics. Haven't grasped the formulas so could not yet design a booster/ propulsion system.

[Surya Teja · Rating 5 out of 5]

just interesting topics