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Solid-fuel rocket
About: Solid-fuel rocket is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3826 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29702 citations.
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01 Jan 1963
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors defined and defined the fundamentals of solid propellant rocket propulsion systems, including propulsion system design, propulsion system parameters, and propulsion system performance analysis, as well as propulsion system testing.
Abstract: Classification definitions and fundamentals nozzle theory and thermodynamic relations flight performance chemical rocket propellant performance analysis liquid propellant rocket engine fundamentals liquid propellants thrust chambers combustion of liquid propellants turbopumps, engine design, engine controls, calibration, integration and optimization solid propellant rocket fundamentals solid propellants combustion of solid propellants solid rocket components and motor design hybrid propellant rockets thrust vector control selection of rocket propulsion systems rocket exhaust plumes electric propulsion rocket testing.
2,366 citations
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TL;DR: A novel experimental technique using solid fuel rocket motors has been developed at AWRE Foulness to study the growth of Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities in fluids as mentioned in this paper, which achieves near constant acceleration up to 750 m s-2 over distances of 1.25 m.
524 citations
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01 Aug 1995
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a detailed overview of the propulsion system design process of a nuclear and a hybrid rocket propulsion system, as well as a case study of the nuclear and hybrid propulsion systems.
Abstract: List of Authors and Editors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Space Propulsion 1.1 Rocket Fundamentals 1.2 The Design Process Chapter 2 Mission Analysis 2.1 Keplerian Orbits 2.2 Orbit Perturbations 2.3 Orbit Maneuvering 2.4 Launch Windows 2.5 Orbit Maintenance 2.6 Earth to Orbit Chapter 3 Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow 3.1 Mass Transfer 3.2 Thermodynamic Relations (Energy and Entropy) 3.3 Thrust Equations 3.4 Heat Addition 3.5 HEat Transfer 3.6 Design Example-Cold-Gas Thruster Chapter 4 Thermochemistry 4.1 The Chemical Heat Source: Bond Energy 4.2 Thermochemistry Basics 4.3 Products of Combustion 4.4 Flame Temperature: The Available-Heat Method 4.5 Chemical Kinetics: The Speed of the Chemical Reactions 4.6 Combustion of Liquids vs.Solids 4.7 Propellant Characteristics and Their Implications 4.8 Key Thermochemical Parameters: The Bottom Line Chapter 5 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems 5.1 History 5.2 Design Process 5.3 Preliminary Design Decisions 5.4 System Sizing, Design, and Trade-off 5.5 Case Study Chapter 6 Solid Rocket Motors 6.1 Background 6.2 Design Process 6.3 Preliminary Sizing 6.4 Solid Rocket Propellants 6.5 Performance Prediction 6.6 Case Study Chapter 7 Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems 7.1 History 7.2 Hybrid-Motor Ballistics 7.3 Design Process 7.4 Preliminary Design Decisions 7.5 Performance Estimate 7.6 Preliminary Component Design 7.7 Case Study Chapter 8 Nuclear Rocket Propulsion Systems 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Design Process 8.3 Preliminary Design Decisions 8.4 Size the Reactor 8.5 Size the Radiation Shield 8.6 Evaluate Vehicle Operation 8.7 Case Study Chapter 9 Electric Rocket Propulsion Systems 9.1 History and Status 9.2 Design Process 9.3 Specify the Mission 9.4 Select an Electric Thruster 9.5 Select Space Power 9.6 Assess System Performance 9.7 Evaluate the System 9.8 Case Study Chapter 10 Mission Design Case Study 10.1 Define Mission Requirements 10.2 Develop Criteria to Evaluate and Select a System 10.3 Develop Alternative Mission Concepts 10.4 Define the Vehicle System and Select Potential Technologies 10.5 Develop Preliminary Designs for the Propulsion System 10.6 Assess Designs and Configurations 10.7 Compare Designs and Choose the Best Option Chapter 11 Advanced Propulsion Systems 11.1 Air-Augmented Rockets 11.2 Rocket Advancements 11.3 Nonrocket Advancements 11.4 Interstellar Flight Appendix A Units and Conversions Factors Appendix B Thermochemical Data for Selected Propellants Appendix C Launch Vehicles and Staging Index
444 citations
01 Jan 1972
TL;DR: In this paper, the extent of combustion instability problems in liquid propellant rocket engines and recommendations for their solution are discussed, both theoretical and experimental, with emphasis on fundamental principles and relationships between alternative approaches.
Abstract: The solution of problems of combustion instability for more effective communication between the various workers in this field is considered. The extent of combustion instability problems in liquid propellant rocket engines and recommendations for their solution are discussed. The most significant developments, both theoretical and experimental, are presented, with emphasis on fundamental principles and relationships between alternative approaches.
418 citations
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01 Jan 1956
TL;DR: In this paper, a theoretical analysis of combustion instability in liquid rocket motors is presented, where the authors present a theoretical model of the combustion instability of a single-stage liquid rocket.
Abstract: : The report presents a theoretical analysis of combustion instability in liquid rocket motors.
388 citations