Investigation of a Bi-propellant Thruster by a Developed Space Engine’s Thrust Chamber Analysis Code

EidiAttarZade, Masoud; SarAbadani, Atiyeh; Davarnia, Ghazal; Khosrobeygi, Hamed; Farshchi, Mohammad; Ramezani, Alireza

doi:10.22034/jsst.2021.1223

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ PhD. Aerospace Engineering University, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

² M.Sc. Sharif Technology Services Complex, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran. Iran

³ M.Sc. Sharif Technology Services Complex, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

⁴ Professor, Aerospace Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

⁵ M.Sc. Space Transportation Research Institute, Iranian Space Research Center, Tehran,Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/jsst.2021.1223

Abstract

Numerical modeling of space engines aside the experimental test is routine. In the design step of such engines, low-cost softwares are vital. In this paper, small-scale space engine thrust chamber analysis code will be developed. In this code, propellant injection and evaporation distribution will be modelled. 1D Combustion solver calculates the reactions of distributed fuel and oxidizer through the thrust chamber axis by chemical mechanisms. Then the cooling solver computes the heat transfer from hot gases to the film cooling layer and the outer surroundings. Validation shows acceptable errors in the modelling of processes. By this developed code, the performance of the Astrium bi-propellant thruster with MonoMethylHydrazine and NitrogenTetrOxide and distributed chemical reaction has been investigated. Results show that hot gas temperature inside the combustor is not uniform and has a peak. Furthermore, the evaporation of the propellant droplets is continued to the nozzle throat.

Keywords

20.1001.1.20084560.1400.14.2.3.2

Main Subjects

System Design, Space Propulsion and Space System Simulation

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Investigation of a Bi-propellant Thruster by a Developed Space Engine’s Thrust Chamber Analysis Code

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Investigation of a Bi-propellant Thruster by a Developed Space Engine’s Thrust Chamber Analysis Code

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Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 47June 2021Pages 47-37

Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 47
June 2021
Pages 47-37