Advances in Aerospace and Energy, Volume I

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Aerospace and Energy (IAES 2024) held in Thiruvananthapuram, India. This book covers various advanced engineering topics, including aerodynamics and propulsion, automation and AI, combustion and heat transfer, materials for extreme environments, cryogenics, nuclear energy, and occupational safety. It highlights cutting-edge research in renewable energy, space applications, and structural design. With a balanced mix of foundational concepts and advanced studies, this book caters to a diverse readership through its comprehensive content, practical insights, and innovative engineering solutions. This volume is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, and applied physics.

A novel approach for capturing Pressurisation System Start Transients and sensitivity of ullage volume in a Propellant Tank. - Design and Numerical Analysis of Counter-rotating Axial Turbine for Liquid Rocket Engine Turbopump Application. - Experimental studies on the performance of centrifugal seals under cryogenic conditions. - Off-design testing of Bi-propellant rocket thruster and development of Numerical method to predict combustion parameters. - Fluid dynamic aspects and experimental investigations on mixing for controlling crystal properties of Ammonium Perchlorate (AP). - Quick Estimation Tool for Free-Molecular Aerodynamic Coefficients.