Inspection on Solid Fuel Propellant in Rocket Efficiency

Jobanpreet Singh; Amar Srivastava; Akash Gupta; Ratesh Kumar; Jyoti Rajput; S. Ravichandran

Jobanpreet Singh B.Tech. Student in Aerospace Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Amar Srivastava Assistant professor, Department of Physics, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Akash Gupta Assistant professor, School of Mechanical engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Ratesh Kumar Associate professor, Department of Mathematics, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Jyoti Rajput Associate professor, Department of Physics, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
S. Ravichandran Professor in Chemistry, School of Mechanical engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.

Abstract

Solid propellant rockets have served as integral components in both space exploration and defence systems for numerous decades. This research endeavours to compare and contrast the performance characteristics of three distinct solid rocket propellant formulations: potassium nitrate and sugar (KN-Sugar), potassium nitrate, sulphur, charcoal, and iron rust (KNSCIR), and potassium nitrate, magnesium powder, and gar. The study will meticulously investigate their burn characteristics, thrust capabilities, and the altitude they can attain. Through an extensive series of experimental tests coupled with rigorous data collection and mathematical modelling, this research aims to provide comprehensive insights into the comparative performance of these propellants. The methodology employed involves laboratory testing, real-time data acquisition, and sophisticated mathematical modelling techniques to analyse the burn efficiency, thrust generation, and maximum altitude achieved by each propellant formulation. The outcomes of this comprehensive study will yield critical insights into discerning which propellant formulation is more effective in terms of achieving higher altitudes and producing greater thrust. Such discernment is pivotal for informed decision-making in the development and optimisation of solid propellant rocket systems tailored for space exploration, missile technology, and various aerospace applications. By encompassing three different types of rocket fuels in this comparative analysis, including potassium nitrate and sugar (KN-Sugar), potassium nitrate, sulphur, charcoal, and iron rust (KNSCIR), and potassium nitrate, magnesium powder, and sugar, this research aims to significantly contribute to the understanding of solid propellant rocket fuels. This comparative study holds the potential to steer the trajectory of future developments towards more efficient and capable rocket systems, thereby advancing the realms of space exploration and aerospace technology.

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