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Three dimensional thermal analysis of rocket thrust chambers

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5828969
A numerical model for the three dimensional thermal analysis of rocket thrust chambers and nozzles has been developed. The input to the model consists of the composition of the fuel/oxidant mixture and flow rates, chamber pressure, coolant entrance temperature and pressure, dimensions of the engine, materials and the number of nodes in different parts of the engine. The model allows for temperature variation in three dimensions: axial, radial and circumferential directions and by implementing an iterative scheme, it provides nodal temperature distribution, rates of heat transfer, hot gas and coolant thermal and transport properties.
Research Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
OSTI ID:
5828969
Report Number(s):
N-89-21025; NASA-TM-101973; E-4673; NAS-1.15:101973; CONF-880676-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English