Explosive and thermic compositions or charges – Containing liquefied gaseous fuel or liquefied oxygen...
Patent
1994-12-12
1998-01-06
Jordan, Charles T.
Explosive and thermic compositions or charges
Containing liquefied gaseous fuel or liquefied oxygen...
1491096, C06B 4700
Patent
active
057057710
ABSTRACT:
An improved cryogenic propellant which can be utilized as an improved rocket fuel, hypersonic vehicle fuel, aircraft fuel, explosive, or coolant is described.
The improved cryogenic propellant is illustrated by a mixture of liquid hydrogen and solid methane. As an example, an approximate 50/50 mixture by weight of liquid hydrogen and solid methane has a mixture density approximately 2.0 times that of liquid hydrogen alone. This increase in density is partially offset by a loss in ISP of about 8 percent, compared to that of liquid hydrogen alone, with oxygen. Broadly speaking, more of the improved fuel must be carried for a given mission to compensate for the loss in ISP. However, this weight penalty is offset by the 200 percent increase in density. Increased fuel density reduces fuel tank weight and drag.
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Flynn Thomas M.
Murray Thomas M.
Chi Anthony R.
Gratton Stephen A.
Jordan Charles T.
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