Aerodynamics of Propulsion, 1953, 1953

"Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

NB: Part of the McGraw-Hill's Publications in Aeronautical Science Series

Scope (from Preface): "In this book an account is given of some of the work done in this field and problems that have arisen. Since it is a first survey, it cannot be expected to be exhaustive, and it necessarily reflects the authors' prefer-ences. But it is hoped that the subjects selected will fill some gaps in the published material at present available and that they are treated in a way which is appropriate and profitable both to designers in aircraft and engine firms and to research workers. This does not mean, however, that detailed working charts will be provided or ""recipes"" given; the aim is rather to help toward an understanding of the basic processes and flow phenomena which will enable the aerodynamicist to work out problems himself and to perform his part in the design of a propulsion unit, or its installation, if called upon. It is hoped that the text will also be useful to the student of aeronautics. Just as, hitherto, no serious study of the subject could dispense with a comprehensive treatment of lifting surfaces, so a course in modern aeronautics must also provide a working knowledge of the methods and aerodynamic problems of propulsion. To assist the student and to widen the scope of the book, the treatment assumes no detailed knowledge of general aerodynamics or of higher mathematics, other than differential calculus.""

Contents (from Table of Contents): 1. Introduction 2. One-dimensional treatment of thr basic processes of propulsion 3. Two-dimensional nonhomogenous flow problems 4. Air intakes 5. Fairings of finite length 6. The ducted propeller 7. The ram-jet engine 8. The turbojet engine 9. Installation of jet engines 10. Jet problems 11. Aerodynamic propulsion in nature 12. Cooling Appendix Tables 1 to 17 Index