Development of generic algorithm in wheel-typed hybrid rocket grain design for performance estimation

Kafafy, Raed and Azami, Muhammad Hanafi and Idres, Moumen and Zaharim, Azami and Sopian, Kamaruzaman (2012) Development of generic algorithm in wheel-typed hybrid rocket grain design for performance estimation. In: Advances in Environment, Computational Chemistry and Bioscience, 29-31 Dec 2012, Montreux, Switzerland .

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Abstract

Hybrid rockets are featured by restarting capability, increased safety, high performance and moderate cost. These combined unique characteristics pose then as prominent candidates to replace solid rockets in tactical missiles and launch vehicles in the near future. However, the behavior of hybrid rockets is not fully understood, with issues specifically related to combustion instability and lowered regression rate. To investigate the characteristics of hybrid rocket performance we develop generic algorithm code. This script may serve as a valuable teaching resource in hybrid rocket motor design. This paper uses Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) as a solid fuel and liquid oxygen as an oxidizer for evaluation purposes. Later, we introduce the results of the preliminary design and performance analysis of the hybrid rocket system. An interior ballistic model was used for the analysis of hybrid rocket performance. MATLAB® environment was used to develop the design and performance analysis codes, and visualize the temporal variation of performance characteristics.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	5259/43911 ISBN:978-1-61804-147-0
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hybrid rocket, interior ballistic model, grain design
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Moumen Idres
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2015 12:50
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2015 12:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/43911

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