An overview is presented of hybrid rocket propulsion systems whereby combining solids and liquids for launch vehicles could produce a safe, reliable, and low-cost product. The primary subsystems of a hybrid system consist of the oxidizer tank and feed system, an injector system, a solid fuel grain enclosed in a pressure vessel case, a mixing chamber, and a nozzle. The hybrid rocket has an inert grain, which reduces costs of development, transportation, manufacturing, and launch by avoiding many safety measures that must be taken when operating with solids. Other than their use in launch vehicles, hybrids are excellent for simulating the exhaust of solid rocket motors for material development.
Hybrids - Best of both worlds
Aerospace America ; 29
1991-06-01
Sonstige
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Online Contents | 1994
Online Contents | 2005
|Technology - The Best Of Both Worlds?
Online Contents | 2001
Products - The Best Of Both Worlds
Online Contents | 2005
News Focus - A350: best of both worlds?
Online Contents | 2006