Rocket propulsion research at Lewis Research Center [PDF]
A small contingent of engineers at NASA LeRC pioneered the basic research on liquid propellants for rockets shortly after World War 2. Carried on through the 1950s, this work influenced the important early decisions made by Abe Silverstein when he took ...
Dawson, Virginia P.
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Effect of Correlation on Multi-Engine Rocket Propulsion Systems [PDF]
A matter of great concern in the design and operation of multi-engine rocket propulsion systems is the effect of the premature shutdown of one engine on the vehicle.
Baker, J. R., Breneman, J. E.
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Using Hydrogen Peroxide for Rocket Fuel Tank Pressurization: Innovations, Advantages, and Challenges
Challenges and Issues of Modern ScienceThis paper explores the innovative use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a pressurizing agent for rocket fuel tanks, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and performance in rocket propulsion systems.
Mykhailo Vorobei, Mykola Bondarenko
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Solid rocket technology advancements for space tug and IUS applications [PDF]
In order for the shuttle tug or interim upper stage (IUS) to capture all the missions in the current mission model for the tug and the IUS, an auxiliary or kick stage, using a solid propellant rocket motor, is required.
Ascher, W. +3 more
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An evaluation of metallized propellants based on vehicle performance [PDF]
An analytical study was conducted to determine the improvements in vehicle performance possible by burning metals with conventional liquid bipropellants.
Green, James M., Zurawski, Robert L.
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Infrastructure of Propulsion Test Facility of Liquid Rocket
Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers, 2019 Namkyung Cho +2 more
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National Institute for Rocket Propulsion Systems 2012 Annual Report: A Year of Progress and Challenge [PDF]
The National Institute for Rocket Propulsion Systems (NIRPS) maintains and advances U.S. leadership in all aspects of rocket propulsion for defense, civil, and commercial uses. The Institute's creation is in response to widely acknowledged concerns about
Doreswamy, Rajiv +2 more
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Mathematical simulation of the start of a multiengine liquid-propellant rocket propulsion system [PDF]
Technical mechanics, 2020 O.V. Pylypenko +3 more
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Cryogenic combustion laboratory [PDF]
The objective is to establish a major experimental laboratory for studying fundamental processes such as mixing and combustion under liquid rocket engine conditions.
Kuo, Kenneth K., Santoro, R. J.
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An overview of the Penn State Propulsion Engineering Research Center [PDF]
An overview of the Penn State Propulsion Engineering Research Center is presented. The following subject areas are covered: research objectives and long term perspective of the Center; current status and operational philosophy; and brief description of ...
Merkle, Charles L.
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