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Rocket Propulsion Elements, Ninth Edition, by George P. Sutton and Oscar Biblarz, delivers comprehensive coverage of rocket propulsion principles and flight vehicle engineering. Spanning across 21 chapters and three technical appendices, the text establishes core foundations in propulsion classification, nozzle thermodynamics, and flight performance before detailing chemical propellant performance analysis, liquid engine thrust chambers, turbopump assemblies, and combustion stability.
The volume covers solid propellant grain design, motor ballistics, and structural hardware, as well as hybrid rockets, electric propulsion, thrust vector control, rocket exhaust plumes, and testing safety protocols. Emphasizing practical system applications alongside mathematical rigor, this hardcover work connects analytical design equations to modern space launch vehicles and missile systems.
Institutional Use
Academic aerospace and mechanical engineering departments adopt this text for upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in space propulsion, gas dynamics, and launch vehicle design. University engineering libraries and research institutes maintain it as an authoritative reference for aerospace thesis research. Space propulsion companies, defense contractors, and government spaceflight laboratories utilize the volume for onboarding engineering staff and supporting propulsion hardware qualification and test operations.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781118753651 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1118753658 |
| Edition | 9th Edition |
| Authors | George P. Sutton, Oscar Biblarz |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Publication date | December 2016 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Engineering & Technology |
| Subcategory | Aerospace Engineering |
| List price | $79.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Chapters
- Chapter 1: Classification
- Chapter 2: Definitions and Fundamentals
- Chapter 3: Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations
- Chapter 4: Flight Performance
- Chapter 5: Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis
- Chapter 6: Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals
- Chapter 7: Liquid Propellants
- Chapter 8: Thrust Chambers
- Chapter 9: Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability
- Chapter 10: Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies
- Chapter 11: Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration
- Chapter 12: Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals
- Chapter 13: Solid Propellants
- Chapter 14: Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability
- Chapter 15: Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design
- Chapter 16: Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion
- Chapter 17: Electric Propulsion
- Chapter 18: Thrust Vector Control
- Chapter 19: Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems
- Chapter 20: Rocket Exhaust Plumes
- Chapter 21: Rocket Testing
Appendices
- Appendix 1: Conversion Factors and Constants
- Appendix 2: Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere
- Appendix 3: Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets
Key Topics
- Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals and Classifications
- Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Flow Relations
- Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines, Thrust Chambers, and Turbopumps
- Liquid and Solid Propellant Combustion and Combustion Stability
- Solid Propellant Motors, Grain Configuration, and Structural Design
- Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems
- Electric Propulsion and Thruster Architectures
- Thrust Vector Control and System Integration
- Rocket Testing Safeguards and Exhaust Plume Analysis
Who This Is For
- Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- University Engineering Faculty and Course Instructors
- Propulsion Development and Flight Test Engineers
- Aerospace Defense Contractors and Launch Service Providers
- Academic and Government Research Libraries
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781118753651) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which edition is this volume, and what is its print format?
A: This listing is for the 9th Edition in Hardcover format (ISBN 978-1-118-75365-1), comprising published by John Wiley & Sons.
Q: How is the content organized across the volume?
A: The volume contains 21 chapters covering propulsion fundamentals, nozzle theory, flight performance, liquid and solid propellant systems, hybrid propulsion, electric thrusters, thrust vector control, plumes, and rocket testing, supplemented by three reference appendices.
Q: Who are the authors of this text?
A: The book is authored by George P. Sutton, former Executive Director of Engineering at Rocketdyne, and Oscar Biblarz, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Q: What companion formats and digital editions are available for this work?
A: In addition to the hardcover edition (ISBN 978-1-118-75365-1), Wiley published digital versions including an e-book edition (ISBN 978-1-118-75391-0) and an ePDF (ISBN 978-1-118-75388-0).
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781118753651 (ISBN-10 1118753658). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
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