Solid Rocket Motor Case: A Review of Existing Design and Composite Material Criteria

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Year : 2024 | Volume :12 | Special Issue : 06 | Page : 224-232
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Padala Murali Krishna,

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Ramesh Velumayil,

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Karthik Krishnasamy,

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Manikandan Kannan,

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Prabhu Kishore,

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M. Ganesh,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Solid propulsion systems are an integral part of inaugural vehicles for many space agencies because of their relatively simple design and high reliability. The solid propulsion rocket motor case design, including the material used for fabrication, is an important aspect as it affects the solid rocket motor’s performance, reliability, and safety. In this abstract, an attempt has been made to review the most commonly used materials in the manufacture of solid rocket motor cases worldwide, including ultra- Superior-strength steels and composites. Discussion of the manufacturing process used for construction has also been touched upon. This paper also highlights the design considerations of a solid propulsion rocket motor case. Solid rocket motor cases can typically be modelled as cylindrical, thin-pressure vessels to estimate the overall design configuration. The design process involves optimizing various parameters, including the case diameter, length, and material for fabrication, to meet the flight mission requirements. The motor case design must take into account the internal pressures generated during the combustion of the propellant. The aerodynamic load experienced in flight, including the maximum dynamic pressure phase, must also be accounted for. In conclusion, Using a rocket case that is properly constructed with suitable material would be beneficial in maximising the payload’s fraction of mass for the liftoff vehicle. The continued enhancement of solid rocket motor casing design is facilitated by the continuous progress in materials and production processes.

Keywords: Solid propulsion; composites; combustion; aerodynamic load; payload mass fraction.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Padala Murali Krishna, Ramesh Velumayil, Karthik Krishnasamy, Manikandan Kannan, Prabhu Kishore, M. Ganesh. Solid Rocket Motor Case: A Review of Existing Design and Composite Material Criteria. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(06):224-232.
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Padala Murali Krishna, Ramesh Velumayil, Karthik Krishnasamy, Manikandan Kannan, Prabhu Kishore, M. Ganesh. Solid Rocket Motor Case: A Review of Existing Design and Composite Material Criteria. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(06):224-232. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=0


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Special Issue Open Access Review Article
Volume 12
Special Issue 06
Received 25/01/2024
Accepted 29/04/2024
Published 28/09/2024
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