Study of Boron Fuel in a Water-Breathing Ramjet
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DOI: 10.2514/1.b39942
Abstract: The remarkably energetic boron-water reaction presents potential for employing boron as a fuel additive in water-breathing ramjets (ram rockets), consisting of a rocket combustor augmented by external water from the surroundings. Such motors utilize the… read more here.
Keywords: water breathing; combustion; boron fuel; water ... See more keywords
Dynamic Testing of a Hybrid-Propellant Water-Breathing Ram Rocket in Underwater Cruise Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse12050809
Abstract: High-speed submerged marine vehicles, such as torpedoes, traveling at velocities of an order of 100 m/s and above, require powerful propulsion to overcome the tremendous hydrodynamic drag. This paper aims to investigate a marine hybrid-propellant… read more here.
Keywords: rocket; water breathing; water; underwater cruise ... See more keywords
Theoretical Performance Evaluation of a Marine Solid Propellant Water-Breathing Ramjet Propulsor
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse8010008
Abstract: This work analyzes and presents theoretical performance of a marine water-breathing ramjet propulsor. A conceptual scheme of the motor is shown, the equation of thrust is presented, and the dependence on cruise velocity and depth… read more here.
Keywords: propulsor; marine; water; water breathing ... See more keywords