Introduction to propulsion - Basic thermodynamics, Fundamental equations - Types of aircraft engines - Performance parameters - thrust equation, factors affecting thrust and efficiencies. Atomization and spray formation Lab experiments: ● Study of an aircraft piston gas turbine engines ● Study of gas turbine engines

One dimensional flow of a perfect gas - isentropic flow, non-isentropic flow, frictionless constant area flow - constant area flow with friction - without friction - normal shock and oblique shocks. Lab experiments: ● Velocity profiles of free jets ● Velocity profiles of Wall jets

Working principle of gas turbine engine - gas turbine cycle - turboprop - turbofan and turbojet Engines -Thrust and efficiency - Methods of thrust augmentation - Engine Performance characteristics. Lab experiments: ● Cascade testing of compressor blades ● Study of performance of propeller

History of rocket propulsion - types of rocket - Basic configurations and application -Types of missiles and their structure - Heat transfer and cooling system in rocket - classification of Chemical rocket propulsion system- MPD thrusters Lab experiments: ● Flame stabilization studies using conical flame holders. ● Study of Ram jet

Static performance - vehicle acceleration - performance characteristics - nozzle, solid, liquid and Hybrid rocket and their propellants- Electric propulsion for space applications - magnetic levitation propulsion Lab experiments: ● Wall pressure distribution in subsonic diffuser ● Study of secondary injection in a supersonic cross flow