Design Optimization of Solid Rocket Propulsion: A Survey of Recent Advancements

Alhaj, Ahmed M.; Mazlan, Nurul Musfirah; Abdullah, M. Z.; Azam, Qummare

doi:10.2514/1.a34594

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“…In the first part of the mission it is convenient to express the thrust direction with respect to a topocentric reference frame F T î;ĵ;k (see Fig. 1a) that is fixed on the launch basê T sin θ Tî cos θ T sin ψ Tĵ cos θ T cos ψ Tk (7) where θ T and ψ T define the thrust elevation and azimuth angles in this frame.…”

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Integrated Optimization of First-Stage SRM and Ascent Trajectory of Multistage Launch Vehicles

Federici

Zavoli

Colasurdo

et al. 2021

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

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“…A thorough review of the state-of-the-art of design optimization of SRM propulsion systems has been recently presented in Ref. [7].…”

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Integrated Optimization of First-Stage SRM and Ascent Trajectory of Multistage Launch Vehicles

Federici

Zavoli

Colasurdo

et al. 2021

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

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“…Acknowledging the recent shift away from analytical methods of optimization, it discusses how certain analytical optimizations could be more efficient for some specific grain designs. Mahjub et al [6] provided a survey of recent advancements in SRM optimization including the logic of SRM optimization, its goals and aims with different methodologies and advancements in the field recently.…”

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Applications of Optimization Techniques for Solid Rocket Design

Serrano¹

2023

HSET

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Solid Rocket Motors (SRM) are rocket motors that use solid propellants (fuel/oxidizer). Optimization of the motor’s design is the process to alter the schematics of the engine for higher engine efficiency and cost minimization. Solid Rocket Motor optimization is one of the key topics of aerospace engineering research today. Conventional methods for optimization have fallen obsolete due to the exceedingly large number of design variable in modern rocket engine optimization. This paper will summarize and review some of the related research carried out in this field. Modern methods of optimization are usually designed to be multidisciplinary using complex computerized hyper-heuristic algorithms like Genetic Algorithms, sequential quadratic programming, particle swarm optimization. In conclusion, this paper could be a useful reference for those who would like to acquire a scan of the field of modern SRM optimization, learn the core methodologies for the optimization process and understand the logic of related methods.

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“…These interactions occurring in the afterbody area of the launcher influence the base drag of the vehicle through a suction effect, the pressure fluctuations levels on the nozzle(s) with noise generation and the base and nozzle(s) temperature due to hot propulsive gas convection [3]. When designing a space launcher, minimizing drag and unsteady loads while providing an optimal thermal protection ensuring the integrity of components with a small amount of added mass constitutes a major challenge [4]. Thus, the study of these mixing layers and the improvement of their numerical characterization [5,6] is of primary interest for space agencies.…”

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confidence: 99%