Course description

Advanced Propulsion focuses on the study and development of advanced systems and technologies for propelling vehicles, including aircraft, spacecraft, and high-speed ground vehicles. It covers topics such as rocket propulsion, turbojet and ramjet engines, and hybrid propulsion systems. The course explores cutting-edge materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics that optimize propulsion efficiency and performance. Advanced Propulsion also addresses future trends like electric and ion propulsion for sustainable transportation.

What will i learn?

• The operating principle of ramjet, combustion and its performance.
• The solid rocket operating principles and components of solid rocket motor.
• In detail about liquid propellant rockets and the various types of propellants used with their burning rates.
• About electric, ion and nuclear rockets. The basics of solar sails and its operating principle.
• Apply the concept of sacramjet design of inlets and its hypersonic applications