Usage of consumer grade additive manufacturing of PLA for hybrid rockets

Perttu Yli-Opas; Joakim Kattelus; Atso Ikäheimo; Emmalotta Kittilä; Vili Vilenius; Matti Manninen; Kerttu Aronen

doi:10.2514/6.2019-4230

Usage of consumer grade additive manufacturing of PLA for hybrid rockets

Perttu Yli-Opas, Joakim Kattelus, Atso Ikäheimo, Emmalotta Kittilä, Vili Vilenius, Matti Manninen, Kerttu Aronen

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The aim of this paper is to perform preliminary analysis on the possible use cases of 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) in the field of rocket engines. Specifically, the use of 3D-printed PLA for the oxidizer and combustion chambers of a hybrid rocket engine is studied. The effects of different 3D printing parameters on the pressure-holding capability of printed pressure vessels is studied in more detail. Problems arising from the use of volatile gases such as nitrous oxide with PLA are analyzed and solutions proposed. Test firings of a hybrid rocket engine using different printed parts are performed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, 2019
Publisher	American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
ISBN (Print)	9781624105906
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-4230
Publication status	Published - 16 Aug 2019
MoE publication type	A4 Conference publication
Event	AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition - Indianapolis, United States Duration: 19 Aug 2019 → 22 Aug 2019

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Conference	AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition
Country/Territory	United States
City	Indianapolis
Period	19/08/2019 → 22/08/2019

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Yli-Opas, P, Kattelus, J, Ikäheimo, A, Kittilä, E, Vilenius, V, Manninen, M & Aronen, K 2019, Usage of consumer grade additive manufacturing of PLA for hybrid rockets. in AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, 2019. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 19/08/2019. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-4230

Usage of consumer grade additive manufacturing of PLA for hybrid rockets. / Yli-Opas, Perttu; Kattelus, Joakim; Ikäheimo, Atso et al.
AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, 2019. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2019.

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