Rocket propulsion elements: An introduction to the engineering of rockets

by George Paul Sutton

The definitive text on rocket propulsionâ now revised to reflect advancements in the fieldFor sixty years, Sutton's Rocket Propulsion Elements has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology. As with the previous edition, coauthored with Oscar Biblarz, the Eighth Edition of Rocket Propulsion Elements offers a thorough introduction to basic principles of rocket propulsion for guided missiles, space flight, or satellite flight. It describes the physical mechanisms and designs for various types of rockets' and provides an understanding of how rocket propulsion is applied to flying vehicles.Updated and strengthened throughout, the Eighth Edition fundamentals of rocket propulsion, its essential technologies, and its key design rationaleThe various types of rocket propulsion systems, physical phenomena, and essential relationshipsThe latest advances in the field such as changes in materials, systems design, propellants, applications, and manufacturing technologies, with a separate new chapter devoted to turbopumpsLiquid propellant rocket engines and solid propellant rocket motors, the two most prevalent of the rocket propulsion systems, with in-depth consideration of advances in hybrid rockets and electrical space propulsionComprehensive and coherently organized, this seminal text guides readers evenhandedly through the complex factors that shape rocket propulsion, with both theory and practical design considerations. Professional engineers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as students in mechanical and aerospace engineering will find this updated classic indispensable for its scope of coverage and utility.

Genres: Engineering, Science, Space, Textbooks, Physics, Nonfiction, Technology

568 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 1962

Reviews

[Rohit Wakode]

This is a must read for all aspiring engineers who want to work on building launch vehicles. Depending on your background, this book along with few others would give you enough technical knowledge to start off your career in the booming private space industry.

[David Hewitt]

A must have on the desk of any propulsion engineer...

[Lhreader]

I haven't read this cover-to-cover because most of its contents were already covered in my propulsion course; however, it has been an infinitely valuable resource for my project. It contains an abundance of real-life data and examples, as well as in-depth explanations of how and why you should consider a variety of phenomena when building a rocket motor, be it a SRM, a LRE or hybrid.
If you're an engineering student who is taking a rocket propulsion course, by all means, you can rely on this book (and maybe the Humble for LREs). It isn't enough for professional work, but it's an excellent learning tool.

[Oscar Mabon]

The bible of rocket science, whenever I need information about any form of engine this book will have it. I use it as more of a reference book - so haven't actually read the whole thing (probably about half), but the depth is really appreciated.

[Adrian]

Feels a bit dated, however nice introduction to rocket propulsion. Skipped the chapter on solid propellents.

[Sebastian]

from https://youtu.be/9DzZci7M0pQ

[Luke Tipton]

Enjoyable and exciting.
Very, very broad in scope, thereby scarce in detail.

[Thomas Pryor]

An essential guide to the fundamentals of modern rocket propulsion and a must read for any aspiring propulsion engineer.

[iain meek]

Goodness. Heavy going- this is at least a first year university course... and I promised to give it back in 4 weeks.

and

4 week later... I have only fully read to page 225 out of about 600. Read the interesting bits out of the second half but largely ignored solids and electrics. Haven't grasped the formulas so could not yet design a booster/ propulsion system.

[Surya Teja]

just interesting topics