A Method of Calculating the Weight and Dimensions of a Turbo Pump for Rocket Propellants

Abstract

This note indicates methods by which the weight and size of a rocket motor turbo pump may be approximately obtained, in order to help the rocket motor designer to consider what type of fuel expulsion he should employ. Some examples are given, together with estimates of steam consumption. A suggestion is also given for reducing the turbo-pump weight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1949
Accession Number
ADA492534

Entities

People

  • D. J. Saunders

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Materials
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Rocket Propellants
  • Stainless Steel
  • Static Pressure
  • Turbine Wheels

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.