Essays about: "Methane cracking"

Found 4 essays containing the words Methane cracking.

1. 1. Development of a System to Quantify Coking in Rocket Nozzle Cooling Channels

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Adam Parks; [2022]
   Keywords : methane; pyrolysis; reusable; carbon deposition; ozone cleaning; rocket engines; cooling channels; borescope; metan; pyrolys; återanvändbar; koldeposition; ozon-rening; raketmotorer; kylkanaler; boreskop;

   Abstract : Liquid methane is becoming an increasingly attractive rocket propellant due to its high performance characteristics and potential to support in-situ resource utilisation. Methane, however, when heated, can thermally decompose in a process known as pyrolysis. READ MORE

3. 2. Cooling Potential of Methane in Rocket Nozzle Cooling Channels : A Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Marcus Pettersson; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The use of hydrocarbons as fuel in rocket propulsion has been of great interest to the aerospace industry in recent years. Specifically, natural gas with a high content of methane has taken the interest of several actors, among them Sweden-based GKN Aerospace who in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology have started the MERiT project. READ MORE

4. 3. Alternative energy concepts for Swedish wastewater treatment plants to meet demands of a sustainable society

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Carl Brundin; [2018]
   Keywords : Wastewater treatment; Paris agreement; Energy-land nexus; Land-use intensity; Wind power photovoltaics; High-temperature heat pumps; Synthetic inertia; Energy storages; Modular chemical plants; Haber-Bosch; Electrochemical ammonia synthesis; Fischer-Tropsch; Methanol synthesis; BioCat biological methanation; Electrofuels; Blue crude; Synthetic diesel; Synthetic gasoline; Synthetic natural gas; Synthetic Ammonia; Methane cracking; Combined cycle gas turbines; Fuel cells electrolysers; Reversible Solid Oxide Cells; Battolysers; Smart grids; Electrification; Fuel cell mobility; Hydrothermal carbonization; Ultra-high temperature hydrolysis;

   Abstract : This report travels through multiple disciplines to seek innovative and sustainable energy solutions for wastewater treatment plants. The first subject is a report about increased global temperatures and an over-exploitation of natural resources that threatens ecosystems worldwide. READ MORE

5. 4. A High Heat Flux Facility Design forTesting of Methane in Rocket NozzleCooling Channels

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Richard Ristic; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Liquid natural gas, with a high content of methane, is one of the most prominent future solutions for rocket propellants. This is due to its efficiency in terms of specific thrust, in combination with several operational benefits including availability, storage stability and low toxicity. READ MORE