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Solid Rocket Propellants: Science and Technology Challenges [Kõva köide]

(Defense Research and Development Organisation, India), (Defense Research and Development Organisation, India)
  • Formaat: Hardback, 223 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x17 mm, kaal: 507 g, 10 Illustrations, color; 10 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 06-Dec-2016
  • Kirjastus: Royal Society of Chemistry
  • ISBN-10: 1782620966
  • ISBN-13: 9781782620969
  • Formaat: Hardback, 223 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x17 mm, kaal: 507 g, 10 Illustrations, color; 10 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 06-Dec-2016
  • Kirjastus: Royal Society of Chemistry
  • ISBN-10: 1782620966
  • ISBN-13: 9781782620969
Bringing together information on both the theoretical and practical aspects of solid rocket propellants for the first time, this book will find a unique place on the readers' shelf providing the overall picture of solid rocket propulsion technology.

Propellants contain considerable chemical energy that can be used in rocket propulsion. Bringing together information on both the theoretical and practical aspects of solid rocket propellants for the first time, this book will find a unique place on the readers' shelf providing the overall picture of solid rocket propulsion technology. Aimed at students, engineers and researchers in the area, the authors have applied their wealth of knowledge regarding formulation, processing and evaluation to provide an up to date and clear text on the subject.
1 The History of Rocketry and The Systems Involved
1(18)
1.1 History of Rocketry
1(4)
1.2 Spacecrafts and Rockets
5(4)
1.3 Systems Involved in Rockets and Missiles
9(4)
1.3.1 Rocket Motor Casing
9(1)
1.3.2 Propellants
10(1)
1.3.3 Ignition System
10(1)
1.3.4 Inhibition, Insulation and Liner
11(1)
1.3.5 Nozzle
11(2)
1.4 Other Propulsion Systems
13(4)
1.4.1 Nuclear Propulsion
13(2)
1.4.2 Electric Propulsion
15(1)
1.4.3 ION Propulsion
15(2)
1.5 Milestones for the Development of Rockets, Missiles and Space Vehicles in India
17(2)
2 Rocket Propellants: Classification and Manufacture
19(11)
2.1 Introduction
19(2)
2.2 Solid Propellants
21(3)
2.3 Liquid Propellants
24(2)
2.4 Hybrid Propellants
26(1)
2.5 Gelled Propellants
27(1)
2.6 Manufacture of Propellants
27(3)
3 Propellant Ingredients and Their Properties
30(13)
3.1 Solid Propellant Ingredients
30(8)
3.1.1 Double Base Propellant (DBP) Ingredients
30(2)
3.1.2 Composite Propellant Ingredients
32(6)
3.1.3 Fuel-Rich Propellant (FRP) Ingredients
38(1)
3.2 Liquid Propellant Ingredients
38(3)
3.3 Ingredients of Hybrid Propellants
41(2)
4 Solid Rocket Propellants: Processing Technologies
43(17)
4.1 Introduction
43(1)
4.2 The Manufacture of Double Base Propellants (DBP)
44(6)
4.2.1 Extruded Double Base (EDB) Propellants
44(2)
4.2.2 Cast Double Base (CDB) Propellants
46(4)
4.3 Processing of Composite Propellants (CP)
50(6)
4.3.1 Hardware Preparations
51(1)
4.3.2 Insulation Laying
51(1)
4.3.3 Abrading and Liner Coating
52(1)
4.3.4 Propellant Mixing
52(1)
4.3.5 Casting of Propellant
53(1)
4.3.6 Propellant Curing
54(1)
4.3.7 Propellant Trimming
55(1)
4.3.8 Loose Flap Filling
55(1)
4.3.9 Inhibition
55(1)
4.4 Processing of Composite Modified Double Base (CMDB) Propellants
56(1)
4.4.1 The Slurry Cast Technique (SCT)
56(1)
4.4.2 The Advanced Casting Powder (ACP) Route
57(1)
4.5 Processing of Extruded Composite Propellants (ECP)
57(1)
4.6 Processing of FRPs for Ramjet/Scramjet Applications
58(2)
4.6.1 The Pressing Technique
59(1)
4.6.2 The Casting Technique
59(1)
5 Insulation, Liner and Inhibition Systems
60(9)
5.1 Introduction
60(1)
5.2 The Insulation System
61(3)
5.3 The Liner System
64(2)
5.4 The Inhibition System
66(3)
6 The Essence of Solid Rocket Propulsion
69(21)
6.1 Introduction
69(3)
6.2 Thermo-Chemistry
72(2)
6.3 Nozzle Theory
74(7)
6.4 Internal Ballistics
81(3)
6.5 Rocket Behavior
84(3)
6.6 A Case Study
87(1)
6.7 Conclusion
88(2)
7 Quality Control, Assurance and Reliability
90(16)
7.1 Introduction
90(1)
7.2 QC Equipment
91(8)
7.2.1 Particle Size Analysis
91(1)
7.2.2 Moisture Content Measurement
92(1)
7.2.3 Volatile Matter Measurement
93(1)
7.2.4 Viscosity Measurement
93(1)
7.2.5 Density Measurement
94(1)
7.2.6 Calorimetric Value
94(1)
7.2.7 Burn Rate Measurement
94(1)
7.2.8 Sensitivity Tests
94(2)
7.2.9 Thermal Analysis
96(1)
7.2.10 Testing Mechanical Properties
97(1)
7.2.11 Radiography
98(1)
7.3 Instrumental Techniques
99(2)
7.3.1 Chromatographic Techniques
99(1)
7.3.2 Spectrophotometry
100(1)
7.3.3 Memotitrator
100(1)
7.4 Calibration of Equipment
101(1)
7.5 Ballistic Evaluation
101(3)
7.6 QC for the Manufacture of Composite Propellants
104(2)
8 Process Safety
106(15)
8.1 Introduction
106(3)
8.2 Classification of Hazard
109(3)
8.3 Major Accidents
112(3)
8.4 Safety During Propellant Processing
115(3)
8.5 Common Dos and Don'ts
118(3)
9 Ignition Systems
121(11)
9.1 Introduction
121(3)
9.2 Ignition Theories
124(1)
9.3 Igniter Design
125(2)
9.4 Igniter Qualification
127(1)
9.5 Igniter Compositions
128(4)
10 The Combustion Mechanism of Solid Rocket Propellants
132(14)
10.1 Introduction
132(2)
10.2 Thermal Analysis of Crystalline Ingredients
134(2)
10.3 Combustion Mechanism of Composite Propellants
136(2)
10.4 The Combustion Mechanism of Double Base Propellants
138(2)
10.5 Combustion Mechanism of Nitramine-Based Propellants
140(3)
10.6 Flame Structure of Modern Solid Propellants Containing HMX and GAP
143(1)
10.7 Combustion Characteristics of Advanced Propellants
144(2)
11 The Control and Guidance of Missiles
146(12)
11.1 Introduction
146(1)
11.2 Missile Control
146(4)
11.2.1 Tail Control
148(1)
11.2.2 Canard Control
148(1)
11.2.3 Wing Control
149(1)
11.2.4 Unconventional Control
149(1)
11.3 Missile Guidance
150(5)
11.3.1 Phases of Missile Guidance
151(1)
11.3.2 Missile Guidance Methods
152(3)
11.4 Laser Guided Missiles
155(3)
12 Special Topics in Rocketry
158(43)
12.1 Thrust Vector Control (TVC)
158(8)
12.1.1 Shock-Free Thrust Deflection System
161(1)
12.1.2 Shock-Augmented Thrust Deflection Systems
162(4)
12.2 Structural Integrity of the Propellant
166(4)
12.3 Modern Rocket Motor Casing Materials
170(5)
12.4 Life Prediction and Extension of Propellants and Rocket Motors
175(7)
12.4.1 Failure Modes
177(1)
12.4.2 Life Extension
178(2)
12.4.3 Life Extension of Propulsion Systems
180(2)
12.5 Catalyzed and Platonized Double Base Propellants
182(3)
12.6 Advanced Solid Propellants
185(5)
12.6.1 Energetic Oxidizers
186(2)
12.6.2 Energetic Binders and Plasticizers
188(2)
12.7 Nanomaterials in Rocket Propellants
190(7)
12.8 Futuristic Rocket Propellants and Propulsion Systems
197(4)
Bibliography 201(6)
Subject Index 207