Basics
The Turbine
The turbine is at the heart of any jet engine with its primary task being to drive the…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanAuthor: Boomi Nathan
J. BoomiNathan is a writer at SenseCentral who specializes in making tech easy to understand. He covers mobile apps, software, troubleshooting, and step-by-step tutorials designed for real people—not just experts. His articles blend clear explanations with practical tips so readers can solve problems faster and make smarter digital choices. He enjoys breaking down complicated tools into simple, usable steps.
Basics
Jet Engine Detail Design: The Compressor
In this post the design of jet engine compressors will be discussed leading to the definition of ballpark…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Jet Engine Design and Optimisation
For aircraft jet propulsion there are in general four distinct designs: the turbojet, turbofan (or bypass engine), turboprop…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The Birth of the Jet: The Engine that Shrunk the World
In today’s time it is easy to take for granted the complex inventions that alleviate our everyday life.…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Lightweight rocket shells
One of the most important drivers in rocket design is the mass ratio, i.e. the ratio of fuel…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Designing Convergent-divergent Nozzles
With our new-found knowledge on supersonic flow and nozzles we can now begin to intuitively design a convergent-divergent…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
An Application: Convergent-divergent Nozzles
In typical engineering applications, compressible flow typically occurs in ducts, e.g. engine intakes, or through the exhaust nozzles…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Supersonic Aerodynamics: Designing Rocket Nozzles
(Caveat: There is a little bit more maths in this post than usual. I have tried to explain the…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Rocket Science 101: Fuel, engine and nozzle
· Maximise the mass ratio to achieve the highest amounts of delta-v. This translates to carrying the maximum amount…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The rocket equation
The Tsiolkovsky rocket equation, however, takes this into account. The motion of the rocket is governed by the conservation…
July 27, 2021 · Boomi Nathan