Class
Article
College
College of Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Faculty Mentor
Stephen Whitmore
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
This work describes and compares different methods of ignition for hybrid rockets using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as the fuel and high-test hydrogen peroxide (HTP) as the oxidizer. Additionally, the work provides an overview of the current state of the art regarding ignition of HTP hybrid rockets. The approach to ignition methods using gaseous oxygen (GOX) pre-lead and catalytic ignition configurations are presented. The manufacturing process and testing results of a unique catalyst-infused fuel grain is presented as the optimal solution to overcome ignition latencies present in HTP-ABS hybrid rockets.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2023 2:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2023 3:30 PM
Included in
New Rocket Fuel Blend for Hybrid Rocket Ignition Enhancement
Logan, UT
This work describes and compares different methods of ignition for hybrid rockets using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as the fuel and high-test hydrogen peroxide (HTP) as the oxidizer. Additionally, the work provides an overview of the current state of the art regarding ignition of HTP hybrid rockets. The approach to ignition methods using gaseous oxygen (GOX) pre-lead and catalytic ignition configurations are presented. The manufacturing process and testing results of a unique catalyst-infused fuel grain is presented as the optimal solution to overcome ignition latencies present in HTP-ABS hybrid rockets.