Basic principles of propulsion, Historical background, Conservation equations, Review of basic thermodynamics, Review of compressible flow; Quasi one dimensional flow, Normal shock, Oblique shock, Rayleigh flow, Fanno flow, Air intake, Nozzle flow, Boundary layer flow.
Elements of combustion: Introduction to combustion; thermochemistry, Adiabatic temperature, Premixed flame and diffusion flame, Droplet combustion.
Jet engines: Thrust expressions and performance parameters, Gas turbine ideal cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop engines; Performance characteristics of various components of gas turbine engines: air-intake, compressor, combustor, turbine, and nozzle; Gas turbine Real cycle analysis.
Elements of Rocket Engine: Introduction rocket propulsion, Classification of rocket engines, Rocket engine performance, Types of propellant, Propellant and its composition, Rocket engine nozzle and its performance; Solid rocket engine, liquid rocket engines and hybrid rocket engine. (from nptel.ac.in)