Towards a 1D multiphase mixture model for the design of catalysts for H202 decomposition for thruster applications

C. Boffa, O. J. Haidn

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Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide as recently seen a renewed interest as propellant in space propulsion applications, as both monopropellant and oxidizer. Catalyst bed design is a fundamental aspect for the development of a successful propulsive system H2O2-based. Numerical analysis can strongly contribute to the identification of key design parameters. In this paper, alternative formulations of constitutive relations are proposed in order to extend the classical multiphase mixture flow (MMF) model to the Forchheimer’s flow regime and to cover the whole range of liquid saturation. Numerical results are compared with data literature and model capabilities discussed and highlighted.

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
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

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