William J. Emrich Jr.,
William J. Emrich, Jr.
Elsevier Science
e druk, 2023
9780323900300
Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion
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Paperback, blz.
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Elsevier Science |
e druk, 2023
ISBN13: 9780323900300
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Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
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Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion, Second Edition continues to put the technical and theoretical aspects of nuclear rocket propulsion into a clear and unified presentation, providing an understanding of the physical principles underlying the design and operation of nuclear fission-based rocket engines. This new edition expands on existing material and adds new topics, such as antimatter propulsion, nuclear rocket startup, new fuel forms, reactor stability, and new advanced reactor concepts. This new edition is for aerospace and nuclear engineers and advanced students interested in nuclear rocket propulsion.
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<p>1. Introduction<br>2. Rocket Engine Fundamentals<br>3. Nuclear Rocket Engine Cycles<br>4. Interplanetary Mission Analysis<br>5. Basic Nuclear Structure and Processes<br>6. Neutron Flux Energy Distribution<br>7. Neutron Balance Equation and Transport Theory<br>8. Multigroup Neutron Diffusion Equations<br>9. Thermal Fluid Aspects of Nuclear Rockets<br>10. Turbomachinery<br>11. Nuclear Reactor Kinetics<br>12. Nuclear Rocket Stability<br>13. Fuel Burnup and Transmutation<br>14. Radiation Shielding of Nuclear Rockets<br>15. Materials for Nuclear Thermal Rockets<br>16. Nuclear Rocket Engine Testing<br>17. Safety Considerations for Nuclear Rocket Engines<br>18. Advanced Nuclear Rocket Concepts</p> <p>Appendix<br>I. Table of Physical Constants<br>II. Thermodynamic Properties of Several Gases<br>III. Selected Data from NERVA Tests</p>