Questions regarding rocket propellant in liquid form, the main type used for chemical rockets.
Questions tagged [liquid-fuel]
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How does a gas generator engine begin ignition?
I am designing a liquid fueled amateur rocket with my brother, and settled on a gas generator engine. We understand the concept and process, however we are still confused on how the engine is initially ignited. Does a battery/other means of energy…
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How is gas put back into the tanks once liquid has begun being pumped out?
I am trying to build a rocket with liquid fuel and oxidizer that is being pumped to the injectors/combustion chamber using electric motors/pumps. Assuming that the oxidizer and fuel are liquid, wouldn't the tanks need an inert gas to be put back…
Raymond Bowman
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