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http://dx.doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2021.25.2.098

Analysis of Catalytic Cracking and Steam Reforming Technologies for Improving Endothermic Reaction Performance of Hydrocarbon Aviation Fuels  

Lee, Hyung Ju (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pukyong National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers / v.25, no.2, 2021 , pp. 98-109 More about this Journal
Abstract
Fundamental parameters describing overall operational characteristics of active cooling systems of a hypersonic flight vehicle are mainly classified into endothermic hydrocarbon fuels, regenerative cooling channels, and materials and system structures. Of primary importance is the improvement of endothermic performance of hydrocarbon aviation fuels in a series of studies developing efficient regenerative cooling systems. In a previous study, therefore, an extensive technical analysis has been carried out on thermal decomposition characteristics of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. As a subsequent study, catalytic cracking and steam reforming technologies have been reviewed to find a way for the improvement of endothermic reaction performance of hydrocarbon aviation fuels.
Keywords
Hypersonic Vehicle; Scramjet Engine; Regenerative Cooling; Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis;
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