Arguments are presented for the retention of vibrational equilibrium of species in the nozzle of the Space Shuttle Main Engine which are especially applicable to water and the hydroxyl radical. It is shown that the reaction OH + HH yields HOH + H maintains equilibrium as well. This is used to relate OH to H, the temperature, and the oxidizer-to-fuel ratio.


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    Title :

    Equilibrium retention in the nozzle of oxygen hydrogen propulsion systems


    Contributors:
    Ford, D. I. (author)


    Publication date :

    1987-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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