Research on the comparative analysis of thrust and specific impulse performance - different cycle types of liquid rocket engines

Mingyu Mao

doi:10.54254/2755-2721/25/20230774

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Mao,M. (2023). Research on the comparative analysis of thrust and specific impulse performance - different cycle types of liquid rocket engines. Applied and Computational Engineering,25,261-266.

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Research on the comparative analysis of thrust and specific impulse performance - different cycle types of liquid rocket engines

Mingyu Mao *^,1,

¹ University of Bristol

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/25/20230774

Abstract

As one of the most crucial parts of deep space exploration and interstellar colonisation in the global space industry, the development of rocket engines plays a vital role. The subject of this study is to investigate the effect of different cycling methods on the thrust and specific impulse of liquid rocket engines. The study will cover seven typical cycle methods and hopes to contribute to the subsequent development of more efficient and reliable liquid rocket engines, provide designers and engineers with a reference for optimising design and performance, and provide the basis for other future research in related fields that will have a profound impact on the space industry.

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thrust, impulse, liquid rocket engines, cycle methods

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Mao,M. (2023). Research on the comparative analysis of thrust and specific impulse performance - different cycle types of liquid rocket engines. Applied and Computational Engineering,25,261-266.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering

Conference website: https://www.conffmce.org/

ISBN：978-1-83558-071-4(Print) / 978-1-83558-072-1(Online)

Conference date: 26 August 2023

Editor：Bhupesh Kumar

Series: Applied and Computational Engineering

Volume number: Vol.25

ISSN：2755-2721(Print) / 2755-273X(Online)

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