Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics)

"Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion" is the first text to offer a comprehensive treatment of hybrid rockets. In this book, editors have pooled together some of the most respected minds in the field, each providing their very special insight and expertise to the text. The content is therefore as up-to-date as it is broad. Each chapter offers an expert account of every aspect of hybrid rocket propulsion, including fundamental aspects of hybrid combustion, numerical and theoretical approaches, and various applications. All chapters are enhanced with more than 25 to 35 graphical elements - including tables, figures and photographs. Making for an easy and informative read, this book is a must-have resource for anyone currently working in or studying rocket propulsion. Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Preface 8 Acknowledgements 10 Table of Contents 12 Chapter 1. Overview and History of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion 18 Chapter 2. Review of Solid-Fuel Regression Rate Behavior in Classical and Nonclassical Hybrid Rocket Motors 54 Chapter 3. Solid-Fuel Pyrolysis Phenomena and Regression Rate, Part 1: Mechanisms 144 Chapter 4. Solid-Fuel Pyrolysis Phenomena and Regression Rate, Part 2: Measurement Techniques 184 Chapter 5. Analytical Models for Hybrid Rockets 224 Chapter 6. Vortex Injection Hybrid Rockets 264 Chapter 7. High-Speed Flow Effects in Hybrid Rockets 294 Chapter 8. Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Hybrid Rocket Flowfields 340 Chapter 9. Combustion Instability and Transient Behavior in Hybrid Rocket Motors 368 Chapter 10. Metals, Energetic Additives, and Special Binders Used in Solid Fuels for Hybrid Rockets 430 Chapter 11. Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydroxyl Ammonium Nitrate, and Other Storable Oxidizers 474 Chapter 12. Similarity and Scaling Effects in Hybrid Rocket Motors 506 Chapter 13. Large-Scale Hybrid Motor Testing 530 Chapter 14. Flight Testing of Hybrid-Powered Vehicles 570 Chapter 15. Challenges of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion in the 21st Century 610 Index 656 Supporting Materials 1

fundamentals Of Hybrid Rocket Combustion And Propulsion Is The First Text To Offer A Comprehensive Treatment Of Hybrid Rockets. The Book Editors Have Pooled Together Some Of The Most Respected Minds In The Field, Each Providing His Or Her Own Very Special Insight And Expertise To The Text. The Content Is, Therefore, As Up To Date As It Is Broad. Each Chapter Offers An Expert Account Of Every Aspect Of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion, Including Fundamental Aspects Of Hybrid Combustion, Numerical And Theoretical Approaches, And Various Applications. All Chapters Are Enhanced With Numerous Graphical Elements-including Tables, Figures, And Photographs-making For An Easy And Informative Read. This Book Is A Must-have Resource For Anyone Currently Working In Or Studying Rocket Propulsion.

Offers a comprehensive treatment of hybrid rockets. Each chapter of this book provides an account of various aspects of hybrid rocket propulsion, including fundamental aspects of hybrid combustion, numerical and theoretical approaches, and various applications.