Solid Rocket Propellants: Science and Technology Challenges [Hardcover]

Presenting up-to-date practical and theoretical aspects of rocket propellants and propulsion, this book is a much needed addition to the post graduate level literature. Covering all relevant information including formulation, processing and evaluation, it will be vital for students and researchers working in the area of solid rocket propellants in all sectors namely academics, the propellant industry, propellant production, quality control and associated agencies such as the armed forces, defence and space organisations. The authors bring together a wealth of accumulated knowledge into one book aiding future generations to meet the challenges in this area.Propellants contain considerable chemical energy that can be used in rocket propulsion. Bringing together information on both the theoretical and practical aspects of solid rocket propellants for the first time, this book will find a unique place on the readers' shelf providing the overall picture of solid rocket propulsion technology. Aimed at students, engineers and researchers in the area, the authors have applied their wealth of knowledge regarding formulation, processing and evaluation to provide an up to date and clear text on the subject.Preface; History of Rocketry and Systems; Rocket Propellants : Classification and Manufacture; Propellant Ingredients and Their Properties; Solid rocket propellants : Processing Technologies; Insulation, Liner and Inhibition System; Essence of Solid Rocket Propulsion; Quality Control, Assurance and Reliability; Process safety; Ignition System; Combustion Mechanism; Nano Materials Application in Solid Propellants; Control and Guidance; Structural Integrity of Solid Rocket Propellants; Rocket Casing; Advanced Propellants and Future Trends; IndexBringing together information on both the theoretical and practical aspects of solid rocket propellants for the first time, this book will find a unique place on the readers' shelf providing the overall picture of solid rocket propulsiolƒG