ME 3276: Propulsion
Physical and chemical concepts of basic importance in modern propulsion systems, including rockets and air-breathing engines. Topics of interest include energy sources of propulsion, performance criteria, one-dimensional gas dynamics, chemical thermodynamics, deflagration, detonation, rocket flight performance, rocket staging, chemical rockets, electric propulsion, turboprop, turbofan, turbojet, ramjet, scramjet, cycle analysis, solar sails, etc.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Spring 2027
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- ME 2232 or ME 2234; and ME 2250 or ME 3250.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Chih-Jen Sung.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 2:00PM - 3:15PM / TuTh | Chih-Jen Sung | Storrs | MCHU 302 | 18 of 50 open |
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