Rocket Technology

Course Name: 

TH805 Rocket Technology

Programme: 

M.Tech (Thermal Engineering)

Category: 

Elective Courses (Ele)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0) 3

Content: 

Reaction Principles, Essential factors of propulsive devices. Momentum theory, Ramjet engine, Design of
propulsion and turbo jet engines. Performance of rocket vehicles. Design parameters, Solid propellant rocket motors.
liquid propellant rockets, combustion mechanism, Testing of rockets, Introduction to nuclear and electrical rocket
system.

References: 

M.J. Zucrow, Principles of Jet Propulsion and Rocket Systems, John Wiley. Mathur and Sharma, Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion. S.P. Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements. M.J. Zucrow, Aircraft and Missile Propulsion, vol.- II, John Wiley.

Department: 

Mechanical Engineering
 

Contact us

Dr. S M Murigendrappa

Professor and Head,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK),

Surathkal

P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru - 575 025 Karnataka, India.

  • Phone No. (O): +91-0824-2473049

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