Introduction to propulsion - Basic thermodynamics, Fundamental equations - Types of aircraft engines - Performance parameters - thrust equation, factors affecting thrust and efficiencies. Atomization and spray formation.

Ram effect, Internal flow and Stall in subsonic inlets – relation between minimum area ratio and eternal deceleration ratio – diffuser performance – modes of operation - supersonic inlets – starting problem on supersonic inlets – shock swallowing by area variation – real flow through nozzles and nozzle efficiency – losses in nozzles – thrust reversal.

Working principle of gas turbine engine - gas turbine cycle - turboprop - turbofan and turbojet engines -Thrust and efficiency - Methods of thrust augmentation - Engine performance characteristics.

History of rocket propulsion - types of rockets - Basic configurations and application -Types of missiles and their structure - Heat transfer and cooling system in rocket - classification of Chemical rocket propulsion system- MPD thrusters.

Static performance - vehicle acceleration - performance characteristics - nozzle, solid, liquid, and hybrid rocket, and their propellants- Electric propulsion for space applications - magnetic levitation propulsion.