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Method and apparatus for enhancing combustion efficiency of solid fuel hybrid rocket motors

US5367872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1993
Grant dateNov 29, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K9/72
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid rocket motor having enhanced fuel combustion efficiency is disclosed which includes a plurality of axially aligned fuel grains having multiple axial perforations. The fuel grains are rotated or canted relative to adjacent fuel grains such that the multiple axial perforations are offset.

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