Date of Award:
5-2023
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Stephen A. Whitmore
Committee
Stephen A. Whitmore
Committee
David K. Geller
Committee
Geordie Richards
Abstract
Hybrid rocket systems, which employ a solid fuel grain and a liquid oxidizer, are a low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional rocket systems. However, hybrid rockets suffer from an increased nozzle throat erosion rate, which impacts motor performance and reliability. To address this issue several materials and low-erosion nozzle configurations were tested. The results of the testing campaign produced a nozzle that reduce the throat erosion rate five-fold.
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Recommended Citation
Babb, Russell S., "Low-Erosion Nozzle Materials for Long-Duration Hybrid Rocket Burns" (2023). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 8727.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8727
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