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Aerothermodynamics and Jet Propulsion

Authors

Paul G. A. Cizmas
, Texas A & M University
Published 2021

Description

Get up to speed with this robust introduction to the aerothermodynamics principles underpinning jet propulsion, and learn how to apply these principles to jet engine components. Suitable for undergraduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering, and for professional engineers working in jet propulsion, this textbook includes consistent emphasis on fundamental phenomena and key governing equations, providing students with a solid theoretical grounding on which to build practical understanding; clear derivations from first principles, enabling students to follow the reasoning behind…

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Key features

  • New topics are followed by examples and applications relevant to propulsion, introducing jet and rocket engines to students from the onset
  • Chapters cover more than a single semester's worth of material, allowing instructors to tailor the content to the specifics of their course
  • Mathematical operators used to describe the governing equations of transport phenomena are explained in clear and simple terms, helping students understand these difficult concepts and feel confident when handling the equations
  • Derivations of the governing equations from first principles are included, so students can comprehend the reasoning and assumptions made during this process, and successfully apply these principles when solving new problems

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