Propulsionteknik
Propulsionteknik refers to the branch of engineering and physics concerned with the development and study of systems designed to generate thrust, enabling movement or propulsion of vehicles, spacecraft, or other mechanical devices. The field integrates principles from aerodynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science to optimize efficiency, power output, and performance.
In aerospace engineering, propulsionteknik encompasses a wide range of technologies, including jet engines, rocket propulsion, and
Electric propulsion systems, including ion thrusters and Hall-effect thrusters, leverage electromagnetic fields to accelerate charged particles,
Key considerations in propulsionteknik include thrust-to-weight ratio, fuel efficiency, emissions, and operational lifespan. Advances in materials,
The field also explores emerging technologies like scramjets and nuclear thermal propulsion, which could revolutionize high-speed