Author name: Gurupriya Dey Sarkar

Nuclear thermal rocket engines are a type of propulsion system that uses a nuclear reactor to heat a propellant (such as hydrogen) to generate thrust. The primary advantage of nuclear thermal propulsion is its potential for high specific impulse, allowing for more efficient space travel. However, control volume analysis, as traditionally used in fluid dynamics, […]

Pulsejet engines are a type of air-breathing jet engine that operate by periodically opening and closing a combustion chamber. They are known for their simple design and have been used in various applications, including model airplanes, target drones, and cruise missiles. However, pulsejet engines are not typically analyzed using control volume analysis in the same

The aerospike engine is designed to address some of the performance limitations of traditional rocket engines, particularly at different altitudes. It has an annular nozzle that adapts to changing atmospheric conditions, allowing for more efficient thrust across a broader range. The thrust equation for a turbojet engine using control volume analysis is expressed as: where,

The Rolls Royce Olympus 593 is a jet engine that was used in the Concorde supersonic airliner. The engine is a turbojet and is part of the broader family of turbofan engines. Unlike turbofans, which have a bypass ratio (the ratio of air that bypasses the engine core to the air that goes through the

The Rolls Royce Gnome engine is a turboshaft engine designed for use in helicopters. It operates on the principle of converting the energy from the high-speed rotation of the engine’s shaft into thrust, which is used to turn the helicopter’s rotor. The thrust equation for a turbojet engine using control volume analysis is expressed as:

A scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) engine is a type of air-breathing jet engine designed for high-speed travel in the atmosphere. Unlike traditional jet engines, scramjets operate at hypersonic speeds and rely on supersonic combustion of fuel with atmospheric oxygen. The thrust force in a scramjet engine can be described using control volume analysis. The thrust

A ramjet engine operates on the principle of supersonic combustion of air. Unlike traditional jet engines, a ramjet does not have rotating components like compressors or turbines. Instead, it relies on the forward motion of the aircraft to compress incoming air, mix it with fuel, and then combust it to produce thrust. The thrust force

A turboshaft engine is a type of gas turbine engine designed to provide mechanical power rather than direct thrust for propulsion, as in aircraft. Turboshaft engines are commonly used to drive helicopters, certain types of marine vessels, and various industrial applications. The thrust force in a turboshaft engine is not the primary output; instead, the

A turbofan engine is a type of aircraft propulsion system that combines elements of both turbojet and turboprop engines. It consists of a core gas turbine engine (similar to a turbojet) and a fan, which provides additional thrust. The thrust force of a turbofan engine is generated by the combination of jet thrust from the

A turboprop engine is a type of aircraft propulsion system that combines a gas turbine engine (similar to a turbojet or turbofan) with a propeller. The gas turbine, or jet engine component, generates shaft power, which is used to drive the propeller. The thrust force of a turboprop engine is generated by the combination of