# Rocket Propulsion

- Institution: IIT Madras
- Department: Aerospace Engineering
- Taught by: Prof. K. Ramamurthi, Prof. P.A. Ramakrishna
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101106082)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101106082)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The fundamental aspects of rockets and the current trends in rocket propulsion are dealt with in this course. Starting with description of motion in space, the requirements of rockets for placing space-crafts in different orbits and escaping the gravitational fields of the planets are examined. The operating principles and design aspects of solid propellant, liquid propellant, electrical, nuclear and other types of rockets are dealt with.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : BE/ME/MS/MSc/PhD

INDUSTRY SUPPORT : DRDO, ISRO, HAL, Space and Defense-related industries

## Lectures

1. [Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/969f7db31942) (YouTube)
2. [Motion in Space](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/7e8f2080ee38) (YouTube)
3. [Rotational Frame of Reference and Orbital Velocities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/f0fb76c971f9) (YouTube)
4. [Velocity Requirements](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/6a9abab59731) (YouTube)
5. [Theory of rocket propulsion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/22fcdf03875a) (YouTube)
6. [Rocket Equation and Staging of Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/3f47326c0774) (YouTube)
7. [Review of Rocket Principles: Propulsion Efficiency](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/a701681e3c94) (YouTube)
8. [Examples Illustrating Theory of Rocket Propulsion and Introduction to Nozzles.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/21ea02e9381e) (YouTube)
9. [Theory of Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/feca76dd393f) (YouTube)
10. [Nozzle Shape](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/406db80561d6) (YouTube)
11. [Area Ratio of Nozzles: Under Expansion and Over Expansion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/3e5987bdb8ad) (YouTube)
12. [Characteristic Velocity and Thrust Coefficient](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/f0a10bfdc85f) (YouTube)
13. [Divergence Loss in Conical Nozzles and the Bell Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/289f04019ca0) (YouTube)
14. [Unconventional Nozzles and Problems in Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/9da15fd617b3) (YouTube)
15. [Criterion for Choice of Chemical Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/ff0d8f012c68) (YouTube)
16. [Choice of Fuel-Rich Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/0b044a7da464) (YouTube)
17. [Performance Prediction Analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/9d47c205cdea) (YouTube)
18. [Factors Influencing Choice of Chemical Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/adb793b5d186) (YouTube)
19. [Low energy liquid propellants and Hybrid propellants Chap 5: Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/fb73e118ed95) (YouTube)
20. [Introduction to Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/c8f0447c4138) (YouTube)
21. [Burn Rate of Solid Propellants and Equilibrium Pressure in Solid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/a806c5fc3c38) (YouTube)
22. [Design Aspects of Solid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/9059e4f112e9) (YouTube)
23. [Burning Surface Area of Solid Propellant Grains.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/c561c4e8f377) (YouTube)
24. [Ignition of Solid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/69e1abd87bbb) (YouTube)
25. [Review of Solid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/cc9985ffed2c) (YouTube)
26. [Feed Systems for Liquid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/d9302e70815e) (YouTube)
27. [Feed System Cycles for Pump Fed Liquid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/116cbca6a333) (YouTube)
28. [Analysis of Gas Generator and Staged combustion cycles and introduction to injectors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/76dc96e56102) (YouTube)
29. [Injectors, Cooling of Chambers and Mixture Ratio Distribution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/38f41145e6c9) (YouTube)
30. [Efficiencies due to mixture ratio distribution and incomplete vaporization.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/1b4db1282d0f) (YouTube)
31. [Pumps and Turbines: Propellant Feed System at Zero “g” Conditions.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/6ed1c003e9b9) (YouTube)
32. [Review of Liquid Bi-propellant Rockets and Introduction to Mono-propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/590aeb9e6730) (YouTube)
33. [Introduction to Hybrid Rockets and a Simple Illustration of Combustion instability in Liquid Propellant Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/2681f36251c5) (YouTube)
34. [Principles of Electrostatic and Electromagnetic Rockets.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/5f9988fcd552) (YouTube)
35. [Electrical Thrusters.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/1f8d2c0c7045) (YouTube)
36. [Electrical and Nuclear Rockets; Advanced Propulsion.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101106082/c95e4fd20b85) (YouTube)