Chemical Rocket Propulsion: A Comprehensive Survey of Energetic Materials

Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
An Introduction to Energetic Materials for Propulsion....Pages 3-59
Front Matter....Pages 61-61
Synthesis of New Oxidizers for Potential Use in Chemical Rocket Propulsion....Pages 63-88
High-Nitrogen Energetic Materials of 1,2,4,5-Tetrazine Family: Thermal and Combustion Behaviors....Pages 89-125
Survey of New Energetic and Eco-friendly Materials for Propulsion of Space Vehicles....Pages 127-138
Performance Additives for Hybrid Rockets....Pages 139-163
Introducing Tetrazole Salts as Energetic Ingredients for Rocket Propulsion....Pages 165-177
Synthesis and Characterization of 3,4-bis (3-fluorodinitromethylfurazan-4-oxy)furazan....Pages 179-187
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
Prospects of Aluminum Modifications as Energetic Fuels in Chemical Rocket Propulsion....Pages 191-233
Novel Micro- and Nanofuels: Production, Characterization, and Applications for High-Energy Materials....Pages 235-251
Combustion Behavior of Aluminum Particles in ADN/GAP Composite Propellants....Pages 253-270
Laser Ignition of Different Aluminum Nanopowders for Solid Rocket Propulsion....Pages 271-295
Experimental Investigation of an Aluminized Gel Fuel Ramjet Combustor....Pages 297-315
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Formulation Factors and Properties of Condensed Combustion Products....Pages 319-339
Energy and Combustion Characteristics of Propellants Based on BAMO-GAP Copolymer....Pages 341-363
Synergistic Effect of Ammonium Perchlorate on HMX: From Thermal Analysis to Combustion....Pages 365-381
Combustion of Solid Propellants with Energetic Binders....Pages 383-401
Effects of Dual Oxidizers on the Properties of Composite Solid Rocket Propellants....Pages 403-423
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Russian Engine Technologies....Pages 427-462
The Status of the Research and Development of LNG Rocket Engines in Japan....Pages 463-487
Research and Development Activities on JAXA’s Spacecraft Propulsion....Pages 489-517
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High Shear Rheometry of Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine Gel....Pages 519-542
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Hybrid Propulsion Technology Development in Japan for Economic Space Launch....Pages 545-575
Internal Flow Characteristics and Low-Frequency Instability in Hybrid Rocket Combustion....Pages 577-603
Performance Analysis of Paraffin Fuels for Hybrid Rocket Engines....Pages 605-625
Hybrid Combustion Studies on Regression Rate Enhancement and Transient Ballistic Response....Pages 627-651
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In-Space Chemical Propulsion System Roadmap....Pages 655-671
Mapping of Aluminum Particle Dispersion in Solid Rocket Fuel Formulations....Pages 673-688
New Concept of Laser-Augmented Chemical Propulsion....Pages 689-696
Catalytic Aspects in the Synthesis of a Promising Energetic Material....Pages 697-724
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Environmental Aspects of Energetic Materials Use and Disposal....Pages 727-741
Overview and Appraisal of Analytical Techniques for Aging of Solid Rocket Propellants....Pages 743-769
Aging Behavior of ADN Solid Rocket Propellants and Their Glass-Rubber Transition Characteristics....Pages 771-800
Lessons Learned in the Thruster Tests of HAN....Pages 801-818
Physical Mechanisms of Upper Atmosphere Optical Phenomena Associated with Rocket Engine Operation....Pages 819-834
Green Technologies for the Safe Disposal of Energetic Materials in the Environment....Pages 835-860
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Challenges in Manufacturing Large Solid Boosters....Pages 863-886
Evaluating the Interest of New Propellants for the VEGA Launch Vehicle....Pages 887-904
Overview of Research and Development Status of Reusable Rocket Engine....Pages 905-931
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Some Civilian Applications of Solid Propellants....Pages 935-962
Novel Ammonium Nitrate-Based Formulations for Airbag Gas Generation....Pages 963-984
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Comparison of Chemical Propulsion Solutions for Large Space Debris Active Removal....Pages 985-1011
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Highlights of Solid Rocket Propulsion History....Pages 1015-1032
Survey of Solid Rocket Propulsion in Russia....Pages 1033-1054
The Contribution of the Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics to the Science of Combustion: A Historical Review....Pages 1055-1068
The Russian Missile Saga: Personal Notes from a Direct Participant....Pages 1069-1084