Investigation on regression rate behavior of polylactic acid manufactured by fused deposition modelling for hybrid rocket motor

Abd Razak, Najihah and Azami, Muhammad Hanafi (2024) Investigation on regression rate behavior of polylactic acid manufactured by fused deposition modelling for hybrid rocket motor. Journaal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, 56 (1S). pp. 157-165. ISSN 1990-7710

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Abstract

This investigation focuses on the regression rate behavior of polylactic acid (PLA) manufactured by fused deposition modeling (FDM) for the hybrid rocket motor (HRM). HRMs generally have many advantages but they suffer from a low regression rate. In view of this, PLA produced by FDM potentially can offer a more environmental-friendly alternative. The primary objective of this study is to determine the regression rate of PLA in HRMs by exploring different geometrical configurations and porosities. Analytical analyses are conducted to evaluate the performance of PLA HRMs in terms of regression rate, thrust and specific impulse. PLA motors with varying configurations and porosities are designed and developed. Static firings are done to demonstrate the motor performance and the collected data is used to establish empirical correlations between regression rate, thrust and specific impulse. The results obtained from this study indicate a minimal percentage of deviation between analytical and experimental regression rates for the PLA use in HRM, ranging between 0.53% at a mass flux of 79 kg⁄m2s to 1.69% at 112 kg⁄m2s. For PLA motor configurations, employing a star port at a mass flux of 50 kg⁄m2s yields maximum specific impulse of 674.52 s. On the other hand, using a cylindrical port or a wagon wheel port at a mass flux of 150 kg⁄m2s results in minimum specific impulse of 80.34 s.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Polylactic acid, Hybrid rocket motor, Regression rate, PLA
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL780 Rockets T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL787 Astronautics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad Hanafi Azami
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2024 15:06
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2024 15:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111377

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