The ramjet engine, concept and performance. Ideal Ramjet. Thrust equation. Thermodynamic cycle analysis. Flow functions. Thrust coefficient. The main components of the engine and their influence on the performance of the engine. Subsonic and supersonic inlets, inlet shock waves. Combustion chamber, combustion process, flame velocity, flame stabilization. Fuel control systems. Nozzles. The compatibility of the engine components. Preliminary design and performance estimation of ramjet engines. Ramjet flight mechanics analysis. Optimal solutions for representative missions. Different kinds of ramjets: ram-rocket, compact ramjet, integral ramjet, solid fuel ramjet, scramjet.
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