AS4012 Rocket and Missile Systems Syllabus:
AS4012 Rocket and Missile Systems Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will enables students
1. To get insight into the basic aspects of rockets and missile subsystems.
2. To impart knowledge on igniters system, injection system, thermal protection system.
3. To get knowledge on stage separation system and vehicle optimization.
4. To provide knowledge on thrust vector control methods.
5. To get in-depth knowledge on thermal protection system and high temperature materials for aerospace applications.
UNIT I ROCKET AND MISSILE SUBSYTEM
Various subsystem of thrust chamber – igniters for solid propellants and liquid propellants – Pyrogen igniter – Pyrodyne igniter- Pelleted Pyrotechnic- Insulation system – Liner system – Injector system- Damping system for propellant slosh – Propellant hammer– Thermal insulating for cryogenic propellants – Cooling system.
UNIT II STAGE SEPARATION SYSTEM
Need of multi staging – Clustering – Staging method – stage separation techniques in atmosphere – Stage separation techniques in vacuum – Vehicle Optimization.
UNIT III THRUST VECTOR CONTROL
Thrust vector control – TVC mechanism in single nozzle – Gimbal – movable nozzle – jet vanesjet tabs- jetavator – secondary injection of liquid and hot gas injection – small auxiliary thrust chamber – TVC with multiple thrust chamber – TVC testing
UNIT IV THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM
Principle of high temperature design – thermal environment – aerodynamic heating –solar heating – principles of thermal protection – thermal protection systems – systems based on heat dissipation – systems based on heat absorption- capabilities of thermal protection systems.
UNIT V HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIAL FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
Component system analysis – re-entry component analysis – composite material systems Ceramics reinforced with refractory metal fibres – high temperature material fabrication – Fracture of pressure vessels – temperature control of spacecrafts – ablation materials.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be
CO2: Able to learn the principles of operation and design of various rocket systems.
CO3: Able to explore the design of multi-stage launch vehicles.
CO4: Able to acquire knowledge on the application and working of thrust vector control in rocket and missiles.
CO5: Aware of thermal protecting requirements and preventive measurements for aerodynamics heating.
CO6: Able to get attentiveness on high temperature material components analysis for aerospace applications.
REFERENCES:
1. Cornelisse, JW, Schoyer, HFR &Wakker, F, “Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics”, Pitman Publishing, 1979.
2. Earl R. Parker, “Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft”, McGraw –Hill Book company, Inc.1982.
3. Howard D.Curtis, “Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students”, 3rd Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 2013.
4. Sutton, G.P, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 9th Edition, 2016.