Savchenko Problem 5.7.5

Physics · thermodynamics · first law · optics

Problem

The combustion temperature of chemical fuel in a rocket engine is T = 3000 K, the average molar mass of the combustion products is µ = 30 g/mol. The outflow of combustion products occurs adiabatically. Molar heat capacity of the combustion products c = 33.4 J/(mol⋅\cdotK). The gas pressure at the rocket exit P is much lower than the gas pressure in the rocket. Determine the minimum mass fuel consumption that ensures the launch of a rocket of mass M = 1000 t from the Ground.

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