Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2013 http://dx.doi.org/10.5028/jatm.v5i3.242 The purpose of this article is to present a study on the technological development of propellants, which are used in solid and hybrid rocket motor, that have been employing hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)
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Progress on additive manufacturing technology of solid propellants
Energetic Materials FrontiersThe application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the production of solid propellants presents new opportunities to enhance the propulsion performance of rockets, missiles, and space launch vehicles.
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Development and Testing of a Green Monopropellant Ignition System [PDF]
This paper will detail the development and testing of a "green" monopropellant booster ignition system. The proposed booster ignition technology eliminates the need for a pre-heated catalyst bed, a high wattage power source, toxic pyrophoric ignition ...
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A Unique Hybrid Propulsion System Design for Large Space Boosters [PDF]
A study was made of the application of hybrid rocket propulsion technology to large space boosters. Safety, reliability, cost, and performance comprised the evaluation criteria, in order of relative importance, for this study.
Rodgers, Frederick C.
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Decomposition in HTPB bonded HMX followed by heat generation rate and chemiluminescence [PDF]
, 2018 The decomposition in HTPB bonded HMX was characterized with two highly sensitive methods: heat flow microcalorimetry (HFMC) and Chemiluminescence (CL). The material is stabilized with a phenolic antioxidant. The heat generation (HFMC) rate was determined
Bohn, M., Käser, F.
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Synergistic dual dynamic bonds for enhanced self-repair performance in HTPB binders
Energetic Materials FrontiersEnergetic materials serve as critical energy sources for weapon systems and equipment. During manufacturing and storage processes, microcracks may form in these materials, posing significant safety risks.
Ming-hao Zhang +6 more
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Experimental study on the porosity of HTPB propellant: characterization of damage evolution
Journal of Materials Research and TechnologyTo characterize the damage evolution mechanism of HTPB composite solid propellant, the porosity as well as the sphericity will be analyzed using micro-CT. Under normal temperature and pressure, the damage mechanisms include voids, ''dewetting'' damage at
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Hybrid propulsion technology program. Volume 1: Conceptional design package [PDF]
A concept design study was performed to configure two sizes of hybrid boosters; one which duplicates the advanced shuttle rocket motor vacuum thrust time curve and a smaller, quarter thrust level booster.
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Synthesis of propellant grade HHTPB by hydrogenation of HTPB using Pd-activated charcoal as catalyst
FirePhysChemTo derive more performance from the conventional composite propellant based on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and ammonium perchlorate (AP), it is envisaged to hydrogenate HTPB, which increases the H/C (hydrogen to carbon ratio) of the base ...
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Solid Propulsion Integrity Program (SPIP) for verifiable enhanced solid rocket motor reliability [PDF]
To increase the success rate of U.S. built Rocket Motors (SRM), the approach taken is: (1) set common reliability goals for nozzles, cases, bondline, propellant, and insulation; (2) build a common engineering data base to support standard industry-wide ...
Butler, Barry L.
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