Development of Hydrogen Peroxide Based Propellant Systems for Increasing Energy Efficiency

Abstract

The paper focuses on the propellant system of the monopropellant rocket engine where a single fuel is used as a propellant. The aim was to come out with perfect suitable propellant, catalyst bed design and a propellant tank which is found to be eco-friendly in nature as greener production. 90% Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best candidates for the replacement of all the existing liquid rocket engines with hydrazine based systems because of its eco-friendly in nature. Various countries worldwide is actively pursuing the studies on 90% Hydrogen peroxide because of its simple and versatile control properties. In bipropellant rocket engines Hydrogen Peroxide is used as an oxidizer and kerosene as fuel. 90% Hydrogen peroxide is used as propellant in monopropellant rocket engines. Hence this project work will be very useful in bringing out the materials that are compatible with 90% Hydrogen peroxide and design storage and handling systems for ground level tests and in launch vehicle (rockets) / satellites. In this view a catalyst bed is designed for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into hot steam and oxygen in monopropellant engines for increasing energy efficiency. A propellant tank that is compatible with hydrogen peroxide is designed for storage purpose without any contamination.