Utilization of additive manufacturing in hybrid rocket technology: A review

C Oztan, V Coverstone - Acta Astronautica, 2021 - Elsevier
The focus of this review is to collect and compare research studies on hybrid rocket fuels
and components produced via additive manufacturing. The use of hybrid rocket propulsion …

Paraffin-based hybrid rocket engines applications: A review and a market perspective

A Mazzetti, L Merotto, G Pinarello - Acta Astronautica, 2016 - Elsevier
Hybrid propulsion technology for aerospace applications has received growing attention in
recent years due to its important advantages over competitive solutions. Hybrid rocket …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid rocket propulsion technology for space transportation revisited-propellant solutions and challenges

A Okninski, W Kopacz, D Kaniewski, K Sobczak - FirePhysChem, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents the status of developments worldwide regarding use of hybrid rocket
motors for space transportation. Historical roots are presented and reasons for revisiting …

Approaches to low fuel regression rate in hybrid rocket engines

D Pastrone - International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Hybrid rocket engines are promising propulsion systems which present appealing features
such as safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. On the other hand, certain issues …

Development of scalable space-time averaged regression rate expressions for hybrid rockets

MA Karabeyoglu, BJ Cantwell, G Zilliac - Journal of Propulsion and …, 2007 - arc.aiaa.org
AS DISCUSSED extensively in the literature, hybrid rockets offer many advantages over
conventional liquid and solid systems. One of the most important advantages is the hybrid's …

A review of the performance and structural considerations of paraffin wax hybrid rocket fuels with additives

K Veale, S Adali, J Pitot, M Brooks - Acta Astronautica, 2017 - Elsevier
Paraffin wax as a hybrid rocket fuel has not been comprehensively characterised, especially
regarding the structural feasibility of the material in launch applications. Preliminary …

[HTML][HTML] Review on the regression rate-improvement techniques and mechanical performance of hybrid rocket fuels

Y Pal, SN Mahottamananda, SK Palateerdham… - FirePhysChem, 2021 - Elsevier
Human spaceflight, space tourism, and the launch of microsatellites are all expected to grow
in the future. In fact, with the recent increase of the satellite market, almost 1000 smallsats …

Boundary layer combustion of HTPB/paraffin fuels for hybrid propulsion applications

Y Wang, S Hu, X Liu, L Liu - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
HTPB/paraffin fuels exhibit high regression rates and excellent mechanical properties due to
the droplet entrainment and enhancement of the HTPB matrix, however, the special structure …

Evaluation of the homologous series of normal alkanes as hybrid rocket fuels

A Karabeyoglu, B Cantwell, J Stevens - 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE …, 2005 - arc.aiaa.org
The liquid layer hybrid combustion theory which was developed to predict the regression
rate behavior of hybrid rocket fuels burning by forming a liquid layer on their surfaces has …

Recent advances in hybrid propulsion

B Cantwell, A Karabeyoglu… - International Journal of …, 2010 - dl.begellhouse.com
The idea of the hybrid rocket is to store the oxidizer as a liquid and the fuel as a solid,
producing a design that minimizes the chance of a chemical explosion. While the hybrid …