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Polymer Combustion as a Basis for Hybrid Propulsion: A Comprehensive Review and New Numerical Approaches

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  • Vasily Novozhilov

    (Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology Centre, School of the Built Environment, Built Environment Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK)

  • Paul Joseph

    (Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology Centre, School of the Built Environment, Built Environment Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK)

  • Keiichi Ishiko

    (Aerospace Research and Development Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, 7-44-1 Jindaiji-Higashi, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8522, Japan)

  • Toru Shimada

    (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, 3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5210, Japan)

  • Hui Wang

    (School of Computing and Mathematics, Computer Science Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK)

  • Jun Liu

    (School of Computing and Mathematics, Computer Science Research Institute, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK)

Abstract

Hybrid Propulsion is an attractive alternative to conventional liquid and solid rocket motors. This is an active area of research and technological developments. Potential wide application of Hybrid Engines opens the possibility for safer and more flexible space vehicle launching and manoeuvring. The present paper discusses fundamental combustion issues related to further development of Hybrid Rockets. The emphasis is made on the two aspects: (1) properties of potential polymeric fuels, and their modification, and (2) implementation of comprehensive CFD models for combustion in Hybrid Engines. Fundamentals of polymeric fuel combustion are discussed. Further, steps necessary to accurately describe their burning behaviour by means of CFD models are investigated. Final part of the paper presents results of preliminary CFD simulations of fuel burning process in Hybrid Engine using a simplified set-up.

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  • Vasily Novozhilov & Paul Joseph & Keiichi Ishiko & Toru Shimada & Hui Wang & Jun Liu, 2011. "Polymer Combustion as a Basis for Hybrid Propulsion: A Comprehensive Review and New Numerical Approaches," Energies, MDPI, vol. 4(10), pages 1-61, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:4:y:2011:i:10:p:1779-1839:d:14503
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    1. Kazuhiro Yamamoto & Yusei Akai & Naoki Hayashi, 2022. "Numerical Simulation of Spray Combustion with Ultrafine Oxygen Bubbles," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-15, November.

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