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B. Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular Examinations, November 2012 ROCKETS AND MISSILES (Aeronautical Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Explain the components of a Solid Rocket Motor System and their functions with the help of neat sketches. (b) What are the advantages of solid propellant systems over the liquid propellant systems? (a) Explain the two types of propellant feed systems in liquid rockets. (b) Explain the factors influencing the suitability of these systems for a given liquid rocket engine. (a) Explain the different parts of a rocket generating significant aerodynamic forces. (b) How do they cause dispersion in the altitude and range of a rocket? Derive expressions for the burn-out velocity of a rocket: (i) flying in free space (ii) flying at constant pitch angle in homogeneous gravity field. (a) Derive an expression for the burn-out velocity of a two stage rocket in vertical flight in vacuum in a homogeneous gravity field. (b) How is the velocity affected if the flight is in atmosphere? (a) Explain the requirement of thrust vector control in a rocket. (b) Explain thrust vector control by secondary injection. Derive expressions for the dynamics of separation of stages of a rocket assisted by auxiliary rockets. Explain the criteria for selection of materials for different parts of a rocket.

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B. Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular Examinations, November 2012 ROCKETS AND MISSILES (Aeronautical Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 Explain with the help of neat sketches, components of different ignition systems of rocket motor systems, and how the ignition of the solid propellant is achieved. With the help of neat diagrams, explain the components of a liquid rocket. Also explain the functioning of each component. (a) Briefly describe the different aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a rocket in flight. (b) Which among these are the forces and moments to be maximized, minimized or optimized? Explain clearly. Derive an expression for the burn-out range of a rocket following gravity turn in a homogeneous gravity field. Explain all the assumptions very clearly. (a) Draw the sketch of a two stage rocket and explain all the parts. (b) Derive an expression for the burn-out velocity of a two stage rocket. Explain all the assumptions clearly. Write short notes on: (i) Thrust vector control (ii) Thrust magnitude control (iii) Thrust termination in solid motors. Explain spin and separate mechanism of stage separation system of a rocket. Write short notes on: (i) Thermal protection system (ii) Pressure vessels (iii) Materials for cryogenic temperatures (or) light weight alloys.

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B. Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular Examinations, November 2012 ROCKETS AND MISSILES (Aeronautical Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 A solid motor of 50 tonnes propellant is to be provided with an igniter. (i) What are the different designs available for the rocket motor? (ii) What are the different designs available for the igniter? How is the amount of chemical for the igniter arrived at? (iii) What are the different options available for locating the igniter? Explain with the help of neat sketches. Write short notes on: (i) Propellant hammer (ii) Turbine (iii) Geysering (a) Explain the different options available for the design of a nose cone of a rocket. (b) Explain the procedures available for the estimation of drag of a rocket. (a) In the context of assessing rocket flight what is the difference between free space and homogeneous gravitational field. How do they differ from the normal understanding of gravity? (b) Derive an expression for the burn-out altitude of a rocket flying in a homogeneous gravity field, assuming constant pitch angle. (a) Explain, clearly, the requirement for staging in rockets. (b) A two stage rocket carries 4 kg payload. The structural masses of the two stages are 80 kg and 20 kg respectively. They carry 400 kg and 40 kg of propellant in the two stages. The specific impulse of the propellants is 285 seconds. What is the velocity of the payload at the burn-out of the second stage? Explain with the help of neat sketches, different ways of controlling the direction of thrust in a rocket. Explain the different systems used in stage separation. Draw neat sketches. What are the ranges of temperatures which the different parts of a rocket are exposed to in flight? Describe the materials that are required to manufacture these parts.

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B. Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular Examinations, November 2012 ROCKETS AND MISSILES (Aeronautical Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Explain the combustion process in a solid motor rocket. (b) Explain the purpose and design of a nozzle for the solid motor. (a) Explain the differences between and cryogenic and non-cryogenic liquid rockets. (b) What are the different propellants available in these two systems? (c) What are the factors influencing the selection of the cryogenic and non-cryogenic propellants for a rocket? (a) What are the forces acting on a rocket in flight? (b) In what way are they different from the forces on an aircraft? (c) Explain Rocket dispersion. (a) Derive rocket equation. (b) Derive the expressions for the motion of a rocket in vertical flight in a homogeneous gravitational field. (a) Obtain an expression for the culmination altitude of a two stage rocket in vacuum in homogeneous space. (b) What is the effect if free space is assumed? Explain the different ways of controlling the magnitude of thrust in a rocket. (a) Explain the requirement for stage separation. (b) Explain the forces and moments acting on the two separating stages of a rocket. Explain the sources of high temperature in rocket flight. Suggest materials for the various components getting heated up in a rocket. Support your suggestions by explaining the qualities of the materials.

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