Comparison of a single and multi-injector GOX-GCH4 combustion chamber

M. P. Celano, S. Silvestri, C. Bauer, N. Perakis, G. Schlieben, O. J. Haidn

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

8 Scopus citations

Abstract

The present study aims to contribute to the understanding of the thermal transfer and mixing processes for GCH4/GOX single and multi-element shear coaxial injector. The experimental data provide a benchmark for the validation of CFD numerical tools for the new propellant combination and offer an example of scaling methodology for multi-element and single-element chambers. A high-pressure facility operated at conditions typical of rocket engines is used. Experimental investigations as well as numerical simulations provide detailed information about the heat flux at the hot inner walls of the combustion chamber and a flame structure for pressures up to 20 bar. Heat flux was calculated by solving 3D unsteady heat conduction equation using the inverse method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 2016
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624104060
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 2016 - Salt Lake City, United States
Duration: 25 Jul 201627 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 2016

Conference

Conference52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySalt Lake City
Period25/07/1627/07/16

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Comparison of a single and multi-injector GOX-GCH4 combustion chamber'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this