Advances in high chamber pressure propulsionNASA has been involved in the development of improved high thrust booster rocket engines to meet the propulsion requirements of launch vehicles such as the Space Shuttle. Solutions that NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center pursued to accomplish the high performance, long life goals set for SSME are discussed. In addition, currently projected requirements for liquid rocket engines have identified liquid oxygen/hydrocarbon-fueled engines for booster application in the near future. These advanced hydrocarbon-fueled engines will require improvements in performance and life to be suitable for their projected missions. Raising chamber pressure to increase performance and reduce engine envelope are the key objectives in hydrocarbon-fueled engine technology. This paper traces the history of advances in high pressure rocket engine systems and the challenges it presents.
Document ID
19870028636
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccool, A. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Richmond, R. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)