Rocket Propulsion systems, engines/motors and their specifications

Know the Specifications of rocket engines and rocket motors of various nations
Liquid fuel	Cryogenic (LH2/LOX) US J-2 · RL10 · RL60 · RS-68 ·   SSME (Space Shuttle) EU HM7B · Vinci · Vulcain Russia RD-0120 · RD-0146 Japan LE-5 · LE-5A · LE-5B · LE-7 ·    LE-7A China YF-50t · YF-73 · YF-75 ·   YF-77 · Semi-Cryogenic (RP-1/LOX) US F-1 · H-1 · Kestrel · Merlin ·    RS-27A EU RZ2 Russia NK-33 · RD-0124 · RD-107  ·   RD-117 · RD-120 ·   RD-170 · RD-180 · RD-191 ·   RD-58 · RD-8 China YF-100 · YF-120t Hypergolic Aerozine 50/N2O4 AJ-10 UH 25/N2O4 Viking UDMH /N2O4 RD-253 · RD-270 · Vikas engine RP-1/H2O2 Gamma · Stentor
Solid fuel	Star 48 · P230 · Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster · 1.5KS35000 · 1.8KS7800 · 1.9KS2150 · Jetex engine · Waxwing

Hypergolic Propellants and Safety, Hazards

The following reports are available at open domain in pdf format. One can download them freely by clicking on 'View PDF File' link under each titles. 1. Analysis of Possible Explosions at Kennedy Space Center Due to Spontaneous Ignition of Hypergolic Propellants Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 5.6 MB] Author: Brown, Stephen Publication Year: 2010

2. A Summary of NASA and USAF Hypergolic Propellant Related Spills and Fires Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 36.8 MB] Author: Nufer, Brian M. Report/Patent Number: NASA/TP-2009-214769 Publication Year: 2009

3. Mitigating Problems in Measuring Hypergolic Fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 317 KB] Publication Year: 2008

4. Development of an advanced rocket propellant handler's suit Online Source: Only Abstract  doi:10.1016/S0094-5765(01)00122-9 Author: Doerr, D. F. Publication Year: 2001

5. Sample Diluter for Detecting Hypergolic Propellants and other Toxic or Hazardous Gases Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 492 KB] Author: Barile, R. G.; Hodge, T. R.; Meneghelli, B. J.; Gursky, R.; Lueck, D. E. Publication Year: 1997 Accession Number: 97N19383

6. Techniques for the remote monitoring of hypergolic propellant leaks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 802 KB] Author: Ricca, P. M. Publication Year: 1966 Report/Patent Number: NASA-TM-X-57519, GP-220

7. The Application of Software Safety to the Constellation Program Launch Control System Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 19.0 MB] Author: Kania, James; Hill, Janice Publication Year: 2011

8. Hypergolic Propellants: The Handling Hazards and Lessons Learned from Use Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 56.7 MB] Author: Nufer, Brian Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-045R

9. Incorporation of alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid as a Fixed Bed Scrubber Media for the Neutralization of Hydrazine Family Hypergolic Fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 6.10 MB] Author: DeVor, R. W.; Santiago-Maldonado, E.; Parkerson, J. K. Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-275 10.   Human exposure limits to hypergolic fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 664 KB] Author: Garcia, H. D.; James, J. T.; Limero, T. F. Publication Year: 1992 11. Handbook on hypergolic propellant discharges and disposal Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 12.7 MB] Author: Bowman, T. E.; Sivik, H. E.; Thomas, J. J. Publication Year: 1977 Report/Patent Number: NASA-CR-166826, DD-MDD-41

Report Literature on Liquid / Cryogenic Propellant & Propulsion Systems

The following reports are available at open domain in pdf format. One can download them freely by clicking on 'View PDF File' link under each titles.

1.  Propulsion Test Handbook: MSFC and SSC Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 15.6 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: M10-0128

2. Worldwide Space Launch Vehicles and Their Mainstage Liquid Rocket Propulsion Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 3.0 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: SPPT-630-0001

3. Occupational safety considerations with hydrazine fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 288 KB] Publication Year: 1992

4. Hypergolic Propellants: The Handling Hazards and Lessons Learned from Use Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 56.7 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-045R

5. Propulsion System Choices and Their Implications Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 8.8 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-121

6. Propellant Mass Fraction Calculation Methodology for Launch Vehicles and Application to Ares Vehicles Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 6.0 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: M09-0721, M09--0770

7. Review of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (AKGA) Hydrazine and Monomethylhydrazine (MMH) Neutralizing Compound Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 3.1 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: NASA/TM-2009-215913, NESC-RP-08-115/08-00474, L-19748, LF99-9325

8. A Summary of NASA and USAF Hypergolic Propellant Related Spills and Fires Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 36.8 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: NASA/TP-2009-214769

9. Safety Standard for Hydrogen and Hydrogen Systems: Guidelines for Hydrogen System Design, Materials Selection, Operations, Storage and Transportation Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 13.9 MB] Publication Year: 1997 Report/Patent Number: NASA-TM-112540, NAS 1.15:112540, NSS-1740.16-Rev

10. Hypergol Systems: Design, Buildup, and Operation Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 9.9 MB] Publication Year: 2006

11. Zero-Boil-Off Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 1.2 MB] Publication Year: 2009

12. LOX Tank Helium Removal for Propellant Scavenging Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 4.8 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: E-17143-V

13. Spray-On Foam Insulations for Launch Vehicle Cryogenic Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 9.6 MB] Publication Year: 2011 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2011-140

14. Cryogenic Vacuum Insulation for Vessels and Piping Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 2.6 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-126

15. Cryogenic Moisture Apparatus Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 1.6 MB]  http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/7931 Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-13049

16. Measurement of Insulation Compaction in the Cryogenic Fuel Tanks at Kennedy Space Center by Fast/Thermal Neutron Techniques Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 49 KB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-273

17. Thermographic Methods of Detecting Insulation Voids in Large Cryogenic Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 27 KB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-243

18. Gauging Systems Monitor Cryogenic Liquids Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 146 KB] Publication Year: 2009 Document ID: 20090039421

19. Expandable Purge Chambers Would Protect Cryogenic Fittings Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 535 KB]http://www.techbriefs.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=/Briefs/Feb04/KSC12460.html Publication Year: 2004 Report/Patent Number: KSC-12460

20. Thermal Performance of Cryogenic Piping Multilayer Insulation in Actual Field Installations Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 240 KB] Publication Year: 2002 Document ID: 20020039045