Rocket propellant handbook pdf

The complete workchemical rocket propellant hazardsconsists of three volumes, each. Propellants are simply a combination of fuel and oxidizer. Fuel cells are described that operate with storable rocket. Chemical explosives and rocket propellants request pdf. Rocket propellant handbook download ebook pdf, epub. A discussion of the preparation method, toxicity, sensitivity, compatibility and availability of liquid. Have you ever seen a live space vehicle launch in person. A compilation of data on both liquid and solid propellants is presented with emphasis on liquids. The nitric acidnitrogen tetroxide oxidizer handbook is a compilation of engineering information on the physical and chemical properties, storage and handling, production, transportation, safety, and material compatibility of the nitric acidnitrogen tetroxide family of oxidizers and their blends. It contains information on the following propellants. Hazards of chemical rockets and propellants handbook. A reliable method for predicting the specific impulse of. Rocket propellant handbook hardcover january 1, 1960 by boris kit author, douglas s. Click download or read online button to get rocket propellant handbook book now.

Performance coefficients and parameters the thrust of a rocket motor can be expressed as. The propellant burns, accelerating the rocket stages of rocket flight after landing, the rocket can be prepared again for another flight. This handbook contains the essential safety and technical knowledge required to fly model rockets. Physical and chemical physical properties powder prepared present production propellant publishing ratio reaction report rocket rocket propellant rubber solid solution source specific impulse steel storage and handling stored substance surface surface. All this has caused renewed interest among rocket builders in solid rocket fuels.

The design process for solid propellant rocket motors is presented. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The most vital component of any rocket is the propellant, which accounts for 90 to 95 percent of the rocket s total weight. Forman, carried out extensive work on solid propellant rockets. Riegel s handbook of industrial chemistry, i oth edition. The propellant handbook is intended to be used for r and d personnel and test engineers who are directly involved in the utilization of liquid rocket propellants and the design of liquid rocket propulsion systems and facilities.