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Monomethylhydrazine versus hydrazine fuels - Test results using a 100 pound thrust bipropellant rocket engineA test program was performed to evaluate hydrazine (N2H4) as a fuel for a 445 Newton (100 lbf) thrust bipropellant rocket engine. Results of testing with an identical thruster utilizing monomethylhydrazine (MMH) are included for comparison. Engine performance with hydrazine fuel was essentially identical to that experienced with monomethylhydrazine although higher combustor wall temperatures (approximately 400 F) were obtained with hydrazine. Results are presented which indicate that hydrazine as a fuel is compatible with Marquardt bipropellant rocket engines which use monomethylhydrazine as a baseline fuel.
Document ID
19810057808
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Smith, J. A.
(Marquardt Corp. Van Nuys, CA, United States)
Stechman, R. C.
(Marquardt Co. Van Nuys, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1981
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-1573
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: US
Start Date: July 27, 1981
End Date: July 29, 1981
Sponsors: SAE, ASME, AIAA
Accession Number
81A42212
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-26234
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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