Liquid propellants for rockets and fuels for turbojets, ramjets and pulsejets discussed; important considerations in selecting rocket propellants are availability, specific impulse, safety, density, and adaptability; turbojets, ramjets and pulsejets are susceptible to combustion blowout; high volatility fuels tend to increase operational altitude.


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    Title :

    Fuels for rocket and jet powerplants


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:
    Klein, E.L. (author)


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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