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 …
and components produced via additive manufacturing. The use of hybrid rocket propulsion …
Performance of additively manufactured fuels for hybrid rockets
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 …
grain geometry. A literature review was performed to identify key trends and findings related …
A new strategy for the reinforcement of paraffin-based fuels based on cellular structures: The armored grain—Mechanical characterization
Paraffin waxes have been identified as promising hybrid rocket fuels. Though attractive from
the ballistic point of view, these materials feature poor mechanical properties and, in …
the ballistic point of view, these materials feature poor mechanical properties and, in …
[HTML][HTML] A new strategy for the reinforcement of paraffin-based fuels based on cellular structures: The armored grain—Ballistic characterization
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 …
engines in high thrust applications. Paraffin-based fuels tackle this limitation thanks to the …
Swirling effect on thermodynamic performance in a solid fueled ramjet with paraffin-polyethylene
In this work, systematic firing tests have been conducted to evaluate the thermodynamic
performances and combustion behaviors of Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) fueled by paraffin …
performances and combustion behaviors of Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) fueled by paraffin …
Nano-sized and mechanically activated composites: Perspectives for enhanced mass burning rate in aluminized solid fuels for hybrid rocket propulsion
C Paravan - Aerospace, 2019 - mdpi.com
This work provides a lab-scale investigation of the ballistics of solid fuel formulations based
on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene and loaded with Al-based energetic additives. Tested …
on hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene and loaded with Al-based energetic additives. Tested …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printed different polymer fuel grains for hybrid rocket engine
X Yu, H Yu, H Gao, W Zhang, LT DeLuca, R Shen - FirePhysChem, 2024 - Elsevier
The advent of various additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, has
changed the structural design and preparation process of rocket fuels. In order to investigate …
changed the structural design and preparation process of rocket fuels. In order to investigate …
Strategies for paraffin-based fuels reinforcement: 3d printing and blending with polymers
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-3502. vid Although affordable and
fast burning, paraffin waxes are rarely exploited as fuels in real flying systems because of …
fast burning, paraffin waxes are rarely exploited as fuels in real flying systems because of …
Impact of 3D-printing on the mechanical reinforcement and the ballistic response of paraffin-based fuels: the armored grain
The 3D printing is changing the paradigm for manufacturing, thanks to the ability to rapidly
produce customized and complex structures. The Space Propulsion Laboratory is exploiting …
produce customized and complex structures. The Space Propulsion Laboratory is exploiting …
[PDF][PDF] Towards high-performing paraffin-based fuels exploiting the armored grain concept
The attractive features of hybrid rocket propulsion could be fully exploited, and the inherent
drawbacks overcome thanks to the armored grain approach. The armored grain, a …
drawbacks overcome thanks to the armored grain approach. The armored grain, a …