Essays about: "Solid propellant"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Solid propellant.

  1. 1. Calibration of the Measurement System for Methane Pyrolysis in Rocket Nozzle Cooling Channels

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

    Author : Jennifer Ly; [2023]
    Keywords : Correlational method; gas analysis; real time measurements; speed of sound; thermal conductivity; methane pyrolysis; rocket nozzle cooling; Korrelationsmetod; gasanalys; mätningar i real tid; ljudhastighet; värmeledningsförmåga; metanpyrolys; kylning av raketmunstycken iv;

    Abstract : Methane-based rocket propellant is gaining traction as a green technology with advantages in sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and performance. However, under high temperatures found in rocket nozzle cooling channels, methane can undergo thermal decomposition known as methane pyrolysis, resulting in the generation of hydrogen and solid carbon. READ MORE

  3. 2. Experimental study on the effect of rocket nozzle wall materials on the stability of methane

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

    Author : Thomas L. Holmboe; [2023]
    Keywords : Methane; pyrolysis; catalysis; nickel; coke deposition; chemical modelling; GRI3.0; rocket nozzle; regenerative cooling;

    Abstract : There has recently been an increased interest in methane as a rocket propellant due to its physical properties as well as the possibility of in-situ resource utilization in places like Mars. As part of ESA’s Future Launcher Preparatory Program, KTH in cooperation with GKN Aerospace has started the MERiT program, which seeks to study the characteristics of methane under conditions found in rocket nozzle cooling channels. READ MORE

  4. 3. Design of a modular small-scale PMMA/Air hybrid rocket research engine

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Gustaf von Platen; [2023]
    Keywords : hybrid rocket engine; PMMA combustion; rocket engine design; combustion diagnostics; rocket engine; regression rate; preliminary design definition; hybrid rocket engine simulation; gaseous oxidizer; transparent rocket engine;

    Abstract : Rocket propulsion using the hybrid-propellant scheme is a technology that offers much promise in applications where high-performance liquid rocket engines are deemed too complex and solid rocket motors are considered to lack performance or safety. However, despite extensive research, there is still a lack of knowledge in the theoretical aspects of hybrid rocketry, especially in the area of fuel-oxidizer mixing and fuel regression rate. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. UV Curable Polymers for use in Additively Manufactured Energetic Materials

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Alexis Delorme; [2022]
    Keywords : Additive manufacturing; 3D printing; UV curing; mechanical properties; solid rocket motor; propellant; polymers; depth of cure; Additiv tillverkning; 3D-utskrift; UV-härdning; mekaniska egenskaper; fast-bränsleraketmotor; drivmedel; polymerer; härdningsdjup;

    Abstract : Fast-bränsle-raketer (SRM) har funnit sin plats i en stor mängd tillämpningar sedan deras framkomst mer än 2000 år sedan. En SRMs prestanda är förutbestämd av geometrin av drivmedelskrutet och är begränsad av gjutningsmetoden, som idag främst används i produktion. READ MORE