Hybrid propulsion system

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2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Gartenberg, Ehud (Department: 3746)

Power plants

Reaction motor

Liquid oxidizer

C060S269000, C060S039230, C239S265190

Reexamination Certificate

active

06973774

ABSTRACT:
While commercial jet aircraft are capable of transporting large pay load economically, the same is not true for rockets. To solve this problem, a hybrid propulsion system is proposed for use in Horizontal Take-Off and Land (HOTOL) craft. The purpose is to maximized the use of ambient oxygen and minimize the use of cryogenic oxygen. At the core of the system is a jet engine whose after burner is modified to act as an evaporator. Liquid oxygen is pumped in, vaporized and ducted forward to the air intake through a gate. The gate is designed to control the mix of ambient oxygen and cryogenic oxygen going into the engine. It is also used as a hear shield to protect the engine from reentry temperatures.

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