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Innovative Solid Rocket Propellant Formulations for Space Propulsion

Innovative Solid Rocket Propellant Formulations for Space Propulsion

Luigi T. DeLuca, Manfred A. Bohn, Volker Gettwert, Volker Weiser, Claudio Tagliabue
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 24
ISBN13: 9781522529033|ISBN10: 1522529039|EISBN13: 9781522529040
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2903-3.ch001
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DeLuca, Luigi T., et al. "Innovative Solid Rocket Propellant Formulations for Space Propulsion." Energetic Materials Research, Applications, and New Technologies, edited by Rene Francisco Boschi Goncalves, et al., IGI Global, 2018, pp. 1-24. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2903-3.ch001

APA

DeLuca, L. T., Bohn, M. A., Gettwert, V., Weiser, V., & Tagliabue, C. (2018). Innovative Solid Rocket Propellant Formulations for Space Propulsion. In R. Goncalves, J. Atilio Fritz Fidel Rocco, & K. Iha (Eds.), Energetic Materials Research, Applications, and New Technologies (pp. 1-24). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2903-3.ch001

Chicago

DeLuca, Luigi T., et al. "Innovative Solid Rocket Propellant Formulations for Space Propulsion." In Energetic Materials Research, Applications, and New Technologies, edited by Rene Francisco Boschi Goncalves, José Atilio Fritz Fidel Rocco, and Koshun Iha, 1-24. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2903-3.ch001

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Abstract

Solid rocket propulsion enjoys unique properties favoring its use in space exploration and military missions still for decades to come. Yet, it also suffers a limited performance especially in terms of gravimetric specific impulse. Although new high-energy materials have been identified, most of them are far from being practically usable in the short range. Presently, no integrated vehicle designs make use of these new ingredients. A broad overview is discussed in this paper and attention is paid to Ammonium Dinitramide, ADN to overcome the current limitations of Ammonium Perchlorate, AP. The latter imply not only a limited gravimetric specific impulse but also a negative impact on the environment and personal health. ADN-based dual-oxidizer formulations, with Al-based dual-metal fuels and inert or energetic binders, are promising solutions for a variety of solid rocket propulsion missions aiming respectively at minimizing environmental impact (ADN + AN) or maximizing performance (ADN + AP).

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