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Topology optimization of hybrid rocket fuels for additive manufacturing

Mirko Melis

Topology optimization of hybrid rocket fuels for additive manufacturing.

Rel. Alfonso Pagani, Alberto Racionero Sanchez-Majano. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale, 2024

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Abstract:

Hybrid rockets are promising propulsion systems with wide margins for yet unexplored development. In order to fully exploit the potential of these systems, the consideration of a hybrid fuel combining a solid grain and a liquid oxidizer is being examined. To achieve a fuel with low environmental impact and maximized performance, a Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) problem needs to be formulated. This involves the development of a MDO framework specifically for optimizing the solid grain, taking into consideration additive manufacturing constraints and utilizing a propulsion model to predict the specific impulse generated. Ultimately, a multi-objective function is established, combining both structural and performance goals.

Relatori: Alfonso Pagani, Alberto Racionero Sanchez-Majano
Anno accademico: 2023/24
Tipo di pubblicazione: Elettronica
Numero di pagine: 104
Soggetti:
Corso di laurea: Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale
Classe di laurea: Nuovo ordinamento > Laurea magistrale > LM-20 - INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE E ASTRONAUTICA
Ente in cotutela: UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA - ISTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO (PORTOGALLO)
Aziende collaboratrici: Instituto superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa
URI: http://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/id/eprint/31202
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