# Introduction to Rocket Propulsion

- Institution: IIT Kanpur
- Department: Aerospace Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. D.P. Mishra
- Level: Graduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101104078)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101104078)
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This is an introductory course on rocket propulsion. The objective of this course is to impart knowledge about rocket propulsion to both UG and PG students. In this course, fundamentals aspects of rocket propulsion namely solid, liquid and hydride rocket engines are to be covered extensively. Besides this, performance of rocket engine and heat transfer aspects of various components are to be covered briefly.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG & PG

PREREQUISITES: +2 Science

## Lectures

1. [Lecture 1: Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/6be39b86681c) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 2: A Brief History of Rocket Propulsion & ISRO](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a4df5a4ba1f7) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 3: Types of Rocket Engines](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/08faad7020fc) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 4: Fundamentals of Aero-thermodynamics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/029a4e16087d) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 5: Control Volume Analysis & Governing Equations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/f4c9e22c5bb1) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 6: Adiabatic Steady 1-D flow & Speed of Sound](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/0c11da13f565) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 7: Basics of Thermochemistry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/7e51566963c1) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 8: Adiabatic Flame Temperature & Chemical Equilibrium](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/bb3564d270ee) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 9: Ideal Rocket Engine, Thrust Equation and Performance Parameters](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/e2ab8d309cb1) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10: Performance Parameters of Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/33ce3b65d523) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11: Performance Parameters of Rocket Engine (Continued….)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/20f52da0c9fe) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12: Ideal Nozzle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a5014596def1) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13: Rocket Nozzle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/1ce4fac97a00) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14: Convergent Nozzle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/fe9621ffe1bd) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15: Convergent-Divergent Nozzle & Shock Reflection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/700bd98026e0) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16: Effect of Back Pressure & Thrust Coefficient](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/f5239012be5a) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17: Thrust Coefficient](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/9f8e846b35a4) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18: Characteristics Velocity, Combustion Efficiency & Thrust Effectiveness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/965814b22314) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19: Actual Rocket Nozzle Characteristics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/bc901c7d602a) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20: Flight Performance of a Rocket Vehicle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/280a10a95d0d) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 21: Flight Performance of a Rocket Vehicle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/f58639bd0080) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 22: Flight Trajectory of Single Stage Rocket Vehicle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/436b678bbc3b) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 23: Orbital Mechanics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/603a0d400103) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 24: Types of Orbits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/9df92ef1a3f7) (YouTube)
25. [Lesson 25: Orbital & Escape Velocity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a339ee24bb68) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 26: Interplanetary Transfer Path](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/3a93b85fcbd5) (YouTube)
27. [Lesson 27: Multi-staging Rocket](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/8035081a6f2c) (YouTube)
28. [Lesson 28: Chemical Propellants-Characteristics and Classification](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/9ddcddd575ea) (YouTube)
29. [Lesson 29: Solid & Composite Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/9ffd34f5babf) (YouTube)
30. [Lesson 30: Composite Propellants & it's Manufacturing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/8211e1f2ad15) (YouTube)
31. [Lesson 31: Classification of Liquid Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/2337df1222cf) (YouTube)
32. [Lesson 32: Solid Propellant Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/273cc74e013a) (YouTube)
33. [Lesson 33: Propellant Burning Mechanism & Flame Structure](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/44a75bf7d747) (YouTube)
34. [Lesson 34: Composite Propellant Combustion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/d2cf21033bf6) (YouTube)
35. [Lesson 35: Regression Rate of Solid Propellant & Effect of Operating Parameters](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/ccb5c240bd70) (YouTube)
36. [Lesson 36: Characteristics of Solid Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/77c319030e11) (YouTube)
37. [Lesson 37: Effect of Acceleration & Particle Size on Burning Rate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/d2832c77b862) (YouTube)
38. [Lesson 38: Erosive Burning, Effect of Propellant Temperature & Thermal Model](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/070abccf2011) (YouTube)
39. [Lesson 39: Chamber Pressure in Solid Propellant Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/056a4a9ed9a6) (YouTube)
40. [Lesson 40: Types of Propellant Grains](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/85ab9ab3159c) (YouTube)
41. [Lesson 41: Types of Solid Propellant Grains & Evolution of Burning Surface](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/0880d6f5ae17) (YouTube)
42. [Lesson 42: Burning Stability & Ignition System in SPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/512c9a9186fe) (YouTube)
43. [Lesson 43: Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine: Basic Configuration & Types](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/893b0414763e) (YouTube)
44. [Lesson 44: Injection System in LPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a91d1fe06535) (YouTube)
45. [Lesson 45: Atomization of Liquid Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/b6283ceeae55) (YouTube)
46. [Lesson 46: Types of Injection System in LPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/ff8f4b131189) (YouTube)
47. [Lesson 47: Analysis of Impinging Atomizer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/7dc301dbd455) (YouTube)
48. [Lesson 48: Injection Distributor and Combustion Process in LPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/1d21f5227a23) (YouTube)
49. [Lesson 49: Variation of Gas Specific Volume and Combustion Chamber Geometry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/d320a2158922) (YouTube)
50. [Lesson 50: Liquid Propellant Feed System in LPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a8bc95af4359) (YouTube)
51. [Lecture 51: Turbo-Pump Feed Configuration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/a696d329c6b9) (YouTube)
52. [Lecture 52: Ignition System in LPRE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/0df1e534cc51) (YouTube)
53. [Lecture 53: Cooling of Thrust Chamber and Nozzle of a Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/5d37949ddfe2) (YouTube)
54. [Lesson 54: Cooling System of Rocket Engine (Continued...)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/f7e86baf4374) (YouTube)
55. [Lesson 55: Modes of Heat Transfer through combustion Chamber Wall and Nozzle Wall](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/6599a52bc393) (YouTube)
56. [Lecture 56: Heat Transfer Analysis of Cooling System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/d714d9560a0d) (YouTube)
57. [Lesson 57: Hybrid Propellant Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/3d2cf9a74e1e) (YouTube)
58. [Lesson 58: Regression Rate of Solid Fuel Grain in HPRE and Types of Port Configurations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/509dc46ab7c2) (YouTube)
59. [Lecture 59: Non-Chemical Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/29345a355fe8) (YouTube)
60. [Lesson 60: Electromagnetic Thruster, Nuclear and Solar Rocket Engine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104078/44926efb1ff6) (YouTube)