Summary:

This three-day course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and technologies of modern satellite liquid propellant rocket engines. The course will concentrate on scientific and engineering foundations of pressure- fed, monopropellant, bipropellant, dual mode, and secondary combustion augmented thrusters for satellite orbit-raising and station-keeping operations.

Instructor:

Dr. G. P. Purohit, a retired Boeing Technical Fellow, is currently a Senior Engineering Specialist at the Aerospace Corporation. He has over 30 years experience in aerospace industry and is a recognized industry expert in satellite liquid propulsion systems and components. His experience encompasses virtually all aspects of spacecraft propulsion including concept development, trade studies, design analyses, testing, launch and flight operations, and final de-orbiting of satellites as well as propulsion anomaly investigations. Dr. Purohit teaches Spacecraft Propulsion Systems, Spacecraft Thermal Control and Spacecraft System Safety courses at USC. He has published over 40 technical papers and has served on AIAA and ASME Liquid Propulsion Technical Committees. Dr. Purohit is recipient of AIAA Wyld Propulsion Award, NASA Exceptional Achievement Award, and the US Government Eagle Award. He holds MS and PhD in engineering from UCLA.

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Who Should Attend:

• Technical (scientists and engineers) and managerial personnel will be introduced to the satellite pressure-fed liquid rocket engine technologies.
• Engineers working on development, design, analysis, and fabrication of thrusters and spacecraft liquid propulsion systems will better understand the place and role of thrusters in the overall spacecraft design - including their interactions and constraints
• Managers and program development specialists will appreciate a broad overview of the complexity and technical issues involved in the successful planning, design, development, fabrication, deployment and operation of space systems

Course Outline:

The fundamentals of liquid rocket engine technologies provide an indispensable basis for satellites and their propulsion subsystem design. The basic fundamentals of thruster design, analysis, and ground testing will make it possible to better understand the role of pressure-fed liquid rocket engines in propulsion subsystem design and satellite operations and will enable the participants to better converse with spacecraft subsystem specialists, mission planners, designers, and operators. The extensive set of course notes provide a concise reference for understanding, designing, and analyzing, ground testing, and operating satellite pressure-fed monopropellant, bipropellant, dual mode, and secondary combustion augmented thrusters. The course will cover:

1. Thruster Valves and Injectors

2. Thrust Chamber materials and coatings

3. Thrust Chamber Cooling Techniques

4. Combustion Instability

5. Ground Hot-Fire Testing

6. Performance Analysis

7. Flight operations

8. In-orbit anomaly investigations and resolutions

Tuition:

Tuition for this three-day course is $2,200 per person at one of our scheduled public courses. This course is also available to online participants with live session interactivity at $1,600 per person. Onsite pricing is available. Please call us at 410-956-8805 or send an email to ati@ATIcourses.com.