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1. Foundations of Pyrodynamics
2. Thermochemistry of Combustion
3. Combustion Wave Propagation
4. Energetics of Propellants and Explosives
5. Combustion of Crystalline and Polymeric Materials
6. Combustion of Double-Base Propellants
7. Combustion of Composite Propellants
8. Combustion of CMDB Propellants
9. Combustion of Explosives
10. Formation of Energetic Pyrolants
11. Combustion Propagation of Pyrolants
12. Emission from Combustion Products
13. Transient Combustion of Propellants and Explosives
14. Rocket Thrust Modulation
15. Ducted Rocket Propulsion
Appendix A: List of Abbreviation of Energetic Materials
Appendix B: Mass and Heat Transfer in a Combustion Wave
Appendix C: Shock Wave Propagation in a Two-Dimensional Flow Field
Appendix D: Supersonic Air-Intake
Appendix E: Measurement of Burning Rate and Combustion Wave Structure
Index

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This third edition of the classic on the thermochemical aspects of the combustion of propellants and explosives is completely revised and updated and now includes a section on green propellants and offers an up-to-date view of the thermochemical aspects of combustion and corresponding applications.
Clearly structured, the first half of the book presents an introduction to pyrodynamics, describing fundamental aspects of the combustion of energetic materials, while the second part highlights applications of energetic materials, such as propellants, explosives and pyrolants, with a focus on the phenomena occurring in rocket motors. Finally, an appendix gives a brief overview of the fundamentals of aerodynamics and heat transfer, which is a prerequisite for the study of pyrodynamics.
A detailed reference for readers interested in rocketry or explosives technology.

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Prof. Kubota works as scientific advisor at the National Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (Tsukuba, Japan). In 1973 he received his Doctorate from Princeton University, majoring in "Solid Propellant Combustion" and "Rocket Propulsion including Ducted Rocket Engine". During his career he was Director of the Third Research Center of the Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI, Japan Defense Agency), which is responsible for aircraft and missile research. Afterwards, Prof. Kubota held a position as Senior Research Scientist in the Propellant Combustion Laboratory at Asahi Kasei Chemicals (Japan).

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