# Rocket Propulsion

- Institution: IIT Madras
- Department: Mechanical Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. K. Ramamurthi
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106073)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106073)
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## Lectures

1. [Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/0f4cff1eba3a) (Video)
2. [Motion in Space](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/ae743df2d0e3) (Video)
3. [Rotational Frame of Reference and Orbital Velocities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/611ea64ccd84) (Video)
4. [Velocity Requirements](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/582881824020) (Video)
5. [Theory of Rocket Propulsion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/7b2b4cfd9b87) (Video)
6. [Rocket Equation and Staging of Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/ebe7c4b4c6aa) (Video)
7. [Review of Rocket Principles; Propulsion Efficiency](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/721fee626a8c) (Video)
8. [Examples Illustrating Theory of Rocket Propulsion and Introduction to Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/306ed3a1e056) (Video)
9. [Theory of Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/5f4b8ee20023) (Video)
10. [Nozzle Shape](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/7fdd4d469165) (Video)
11. [Area Ratio of Nozzles; Under-expansion and Over-expansion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/ec292da9cee5) (Video)
12. [Characteristic Velocity and Thrust Coefficient](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/8c3cf7e47e19) (Video)
13. [Divergence Loss in Conical Nozzles and the Bell Nozzle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/24868fbcf33b) (Video)
14. [Unconventional Nozzles and Problems in Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/0fe41f62424d) (Video)
15. [Criterion for Choice of Chemical Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/6cf76cd8b1a2) (Video)
16. [Choice of Fuel-Rich Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/473f8f26712b) (Video)
17. [Performance Prediction Analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/52f804e6159e) (Video)
18. [Dissociation of Products of Combustion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/a0b765b19fad) (Video)
19. [Shifting Equilibrium and Frozen Flow in Nozzles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/2d47e1e2114f) (Video)
20. [Factors Influencing Choice of Chemical Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/24a0f7d065ba) (Video)
21. [Low Energy Liquid Propellants and Hybrid Propellants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/3279e27bdb8d) (Video)
22. [Introduction to Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/24a4330dad51) (Video)
23. [Burn Rate of Solid Propellants and Equilibrium Pressure in Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/4a16d619adfa) (Video)
24. [Design Aspects of Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/4432bf6990b1) (Video)
25. [Burning Surface Area of Solid Propellant Grains](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/32ea7894e58d) (Video)
26. [Ignition of Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/b7f4c4741bfe) (Video)
27. [Review of Solid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/2894678b4b10) (Video)
28. [Feed Systems for Liquid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/9e55271408f8) (Video)
29. [Feed System Cycles for Pump Fed Liquid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/e88f8ce565a2) (Video)
30. [Analysis of Gas Generator and Staged Combustion Cycles and Introduction to Injectors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/9cd4c683d0fd) (Video)
31. [Injectors, Cooling of Chamber and Mixture Ratio Distribution](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/b52c13cfe47c) (Video)
32. [Efficiencies due to Mixture Ratio Distribution and Incomplete Vaporization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/5271ed0d79b0) (Video)
33. [Pumps and Turbines; Propellant Feed System at Zero “g” Conditions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/bbfec3205b48) (Video)
34. [Review of Liquid Bi-propellant Rockets and Introduction to Mono-propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/b0d1e94e2ab6) (Video)
35. [Introduction to Hybrid Rockets and a Simple Illustration of Combustion Instability in Liquid Propellant Rockets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/ae34f723aaf4) (Video)
36. [Combustion Instability in Solid Propellant and Liquid Propellant Rockets – Bulk and Wave Modes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/48c9d5678d04) (Video)
37. [Wave modes of Oscillation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/ef27a94c6248) (Video)
38. [Mechanisms Causing Instabilities and Strategies for Avoiding Combustion Instability](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/19337b414f35) (Video)
39. [Electric and Magnetic Fields and the Electrostatic Thruster](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/272fdbc5dfbf) (Video)
40. [Electrical Thrusters](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/f1c9ea34c7ad) (Video)
41. [Advances in Rocket Propulsion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/112106073/07bb1d0eb860) (Video)