HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HISTORY
General Kinetics Inc (1997-Present)
General Information:
General Kinetics Inc is the only US company presently involved with the application of hydrogen peroxide in propulsion and power applications. Devices have been demonstrated with flow rates between 120 and 0.01 lbm/s using hydrogen peroxide concentrations between 30 and 99%. General Kinetics is the first and only company to field devices operating on 70% hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a core compentency and as such General Kinetics Inc holds the following public records for hydrogen peroxide use: largest 98% gas generator, lowest temperature start for hardware and fluid, highest max flux with 70%, 90% & 98% hydrogen peroxide, fastest hydrogen peroxide-JP start transient. In addition General Kinetics performed the propellant dispersion testing which led to the impurity and stabilizer limits presently used in MIL-PRF-16005 Rev F. Programs in which General Kinetics has participated: Advanced Reusable Rocket Engine, AirBorne Laser, THEL, NASA Space Launch Initiative, Livermore KEW.
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Videos:
ABL - MDA Video MARTI Engagement - Jan 10, 2010
ABL - MDA Video Target Ballistic Missile Engagement - Feb 11, 2010
Literature:
ABL - MDA Fact Sheet - Mar 2010
ABL - MDA Press Release - Feb 11, 2010 - ABL Successful Lethal Intercept Experiment
AIAA-2002-3852 Catalyst Bed Testing for Development of a 98% Hydrogen Peroxide Procurement Specification (presentation)
AIAA-2004-4147 State of the Art High Performance Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyst Beds
AIAA-2004-4148 Development of a 250 lbfv Kerosene-90% Hydrogen Peroxide Thruster
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