Sequence of events in starting rocket engine must be carefully controlled to avoid mishaps; starting of large engines is further complicated by need to avoid excessive dynamic loads which would be caused by high rates of increase of thrust; factors controlling thrust transients are described and several methods of ensuring acceptable rate of thrust increase from Blue Streak propulsion system; engine is Rolls-Royce RZ.2 which produces 137,000 lb thrust at sea level from combustion of kerosene and liquid oxygen (LOX).


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    Title :

    Control of rate of thrust build-up in liquid propellent rocket engine


    Additional title:

    Brit Interplanetary Soc -- J


    Contributors:
    Bragg, S.L. (author) / Wallace, V.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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