ISRO developing liquid oxygen kerosene driven semi-cryogenic engine, first ignition test successful
The successful ignition test of the semi-cryo pre-burner is a major achievement in the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems. According to ISRO, semi-cryogenic engine ignition start was done using a fuel ampule. A combination of triethyl aluminide and triethyl boron was used in this. It was used for the first time in 2000 Kilonewton Semi-Cryogenic in ISRO. The ignition process is important in the development of liquid rocket engine systems.
A semi-cryogenic engine is being developed by ISRO. Its goal is to enable Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) to carry a heavier payload. The engine will have a thrust of 2,000 kilonewtons and run on a combination of kerosene and liquid oxygen (LOX). According to a statement released by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday, the engine's semi-cryo pre-burner underwent its first ignition test at the Semi Cryo Integrated Engine Test Centre (SIET) at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri on May 2. The test was successfully completed.
The successful ignition test of the semi-cryo pre-burner is a major achievement in the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems. According to ISRO, the semi-cryogenic engine ignition start was done using a fuel ampule. A combination of triethyl aluminide and triethyl boron was used in this.
It was used for the first time in 2000 Kilonewton Semi-Cryogenic in ISRO. The ignition process is important in the development of liquid rocket engine systems. This will be followed by tests of the engine powerhead test article and the fully integrated engine.
