Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines

The new third edition of Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines serves as a definitive resource for understanding the principles and advancements in propulsion systems.

The new third edition of Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines serves as a definitive resource for understanding the principles and advancements in propulsion systems. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of essential topics, including the conceptual design of various aircraft engines, such as turbofan and turboprop engines, and industrial gas turbines. It also introduces cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence applications and sustainability considerations, reflecting the technologies shaping the future of aerospace engineering. Key features of this edition include an exploration of the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in airbreathing engines, the integration of jet engines with rocket engines to enhance performance, and the latest advancements in internal combustion engines for small airplanes, airships, and drones. Readers will find detailed insights into piston, ramjet, and turboshaft engines powering helicopters, as well as innovative electrical and hybrid propulsion systems. The book emphasizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption to achieve zero emissions by 2050. This edition introduces exergy analysis to critique aircraft performance, incorporating physical, chemical, kinetic, and potential components. It presents range equations for helicopters and electric aircraft, discusses space and interplanetary travel including SpaceX and reusable launch vehicles (RLVs), and covers advanced rocket propulsion methods such as nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), electric rocket propulsion (EP), and solar sails. As with previous editions, this book equips students and professionals in aerospace, aeronautical, and aviation engineering with a solid foundation in aircraft and rocket propulsion and gas turbine design. Online resources at www.routledge.com/9781032906539 include figure slides, an Exam Supplement, and a Solutions Manual to assist instructors in course preparation.