General introduction about rockets, rocket performance parameters, TSIOLKOVSKY’s equation and its implications, general equation of a vehicle propelled by a rocket system, generalized one-dimensional gasdynamics, one-dimensional isoentropic flow through a convergent-divergent nozzle, Fanno’s flow, Rayleight’s flow, introduction to gas behavior in high temperature conditions, equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions, fundamentals of thermochemistry, real nozzle behavior. Solid Rockets: general overview of solid rockets, general equations, regression rate low and parameters of influence, propellants, ignition. Liquid Rockets: general overview of liquid rockets, general equations, injection, pressurization systems.
- Teacher: Daniele Pavarin