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http://dx.doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2022.26.3.054

A Mixing Head Integrated, Multi-Ignition Device for Liquid Methane Engine  

Lim, Byoungjik (Small Launcher R&D Office, Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Lee, Junseong (Small Launcher R&D Office, Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Lee, Keejoo (Small Launcher R&D Office, Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Park, Jaesung (Small Launcher R&D Office, Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers / v.26, no.3, 2022 , pp. 54-65 More about this Journal
Abstract
We are developing a compact ignition device that can provide a multi-ignition capability for an upper stage methane engine of a two staged small satellite launch vehicle. Firstly, the multi-ignition device is designed and built as an integral part of an additively manufactured mixing head. Secondly, the ignition device requires no separate high-pressure vessels to store ignition propellants as they are branched out from the main feed lines for the mixing head. We performed experiments at various levels, including igniter autonomous tests, thrust chamber ignition and combustion tests on the new compact ignition device which is integrated in the thrust chamber of one-tonf class liquid oxygen/liquid methane engine, and confirmed stable ignition performance.
Keywords
Multi-Ignition; Gas Torch; Liquefied Natural Gas; Mixing Head; Methane; Additive Manufacturing;
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