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Rocket engine

US6915627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2240/1281
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a rocket engine wherein the combustion chamber includes at least one first monolithic component made of a thermostructural composite material comprising a porous wall through which the fuel is introduced in the core of the combustion chamber. A small part of the fuel is directed towards the neck for it to be cooled.

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