Studies on expander bleed cycle engines for launchers

Martin Sippel; Armin Herbertz; Chiara Manfletti; Holger Burkhardt; Takayuki Imoto; Dietrich Haeseler; Andreas Götz

Studies on expander bleed cycle engines for launchers

Martin Sippel
, Armin Herbertz
, Chiara Manfletti
, Holger Burkhardt
, Takayuki Imoto
, Dietrich Haeseler
, Andreas Götz

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA)
EADS SPACE Transportation, Propulsion and Equipment

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Abstract

Results of theoretical investigations on expander bleed cycle engines as well as operational experience with the LE-5B rocket motor are described. Based on results of an earlier cycle analysis, an improved engine variant of a high thrust, cryogenic bleed cycle engine is analyzed. Its performance is calculated, and a preliminary engine sizing and mass analysis is carried out. Improvement options as well as growth potential of the cycle is investigated. Special attention is paid to the critical heat-transfer in the thrust chamber region. Finally, an ascent trajectory optimization and an assessment of the complete vehicle are performed to evaluate the engine as part of a future semi reusable launch system.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes
Event	39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2003 - Huntsville, AL, United States Duration: 20 Jul 2003 → 23 Jul 2003

Publication series

Name	39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit

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Conference	39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2003
Country/Territory	United States
City	Huntsville, AL
Period	20/07/03 → 23/07/03

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Sippel, M, Herbertz, A, Manfletti, C, Burkhardt, H, Imoto, T, Haeseler, D & Götz, A 2003, Studies on expander bleed cycle engines for launchers. in 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2003, Huntsville, AL, United States, 20/07/03.

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