We propose a conceptual study of prototype strained hydrocarbon molecules as high energy density additives for hybrid rocket fuels to boost the performance of these rockets without compromising safety and reliability. Use of these additives could extend the range of applications for which hybrid rockets become an attractive alternative to conventional solid or liquid fuel rockets. The objectives of the study were to confirm and quantify the high enthalpy of these strained molecules and to assess improvement in rocket performance that would be expected if these additives were blended with conventional fuels. We confirmed the chemical properties (including enthalpy) of these additives. However, the predicted improvement in rocket performance was too small to make this a useful strategy for boosting hybrid rocket performance.


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    Title :

    High Energy Density Additives for Hybrid Fuel Rockets to Improve Performance and Enhance Safety


    Contributors:
    R. L. Jaffe (author)

    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    27 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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