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 …

Performance of additively manufactured fuels for hybrid rockets

C Nguyen, JC Thomas - Aerospace, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hybrid rocket engine (HRE) performance is dependent on fuel/oxidizer selection and fuel
grain geometry. A literature review was performed to identify key trends and findings related …

[HTML][HTML] A new strategy for the reinforcement of paraffin-based fuels based on cellular structures: The armored grain—Ballistic characterization

R Bisin, C Paravan - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
Slow regression rate of the solid fuel is the main limitation for the use of hybrid rocket
engines in high thrust applications. Paraffin-based fuels tackle this limitation thanks to the …

Combustion characteristics of skeleton polymer reinforced paraffin-wax fuel grain for applications in hybrid rocket motors

Y Wu, Z Zhang, Q Wang, N Wang - Combustion and Flame, 2022 - Elsevier
Paraffin-based fuel is a promising and low-cost alternative for hybrid rocket motor
applications due to its advantage of high regression rate. Meanwhile, paraffin fuel alone has …

Effect of multi-location swirl injection on the performance of hybrid rocket motor

B Vignesh, R Kumar - Acta Astronautica, 2020 - Elsevier
An attempt has been made in the present study to realize the effect of multi-location swirl
injection on the improvement of regression rate and combustion efficiency of hybrid rocket …

Regression rate of paraffin-based fuels in hybrid rocket motor

L Liu, X He, Y Wang, Z Chen, Q Guo - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Paraffin-based fuels are regarded as a promising solid fuel for hybrid rocket motor (HRM)
owing to high regression rate, excellent mechanical performance, and high dropping point …

Protrusion effect on the performance of hybrid rocket with liquefying and non-liquefying fuels

M Dinesh, SS Rajput, R Kumar - Acta Astronautica, 2021 - Elsevier
In the present study, attempts were made to compare the influence of protrusion method on
the performance of liquefying and non-liquefying fuels which has different combustion …

Evaluation of combustion stability of single and multi-protrusion inserted hybrid rocket motor

D Mengu, R Kumar - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study explores the influence of protrusions on the combustion stability of a
hybrid rocket motor. The primary aim is to analyze single, double, and triple-protrusion …

Utility of multiprotrusion as the performance enhancer in hybrid rocket motor

M Dinesh, R Kumar - Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2019 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper examines the effect of single protrusion and multiprotrusion on the performance
of hybrid rocket with the length/initial port diameter (L/D) ratio of 12.5. The fuel used was …

A Review of Recent Developments in Hybrid Rocket Propulsion and Its Applications

W Shih-Sin, L Meng-Che, A Lai, TH Chou… - …, 2024 - search.proquest.com
This paper extensively reviews hybrid rocket propulsion-related activities from combustion
engine designs to launch tests. Starting with a brief review of rocket propulsion development …