Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] H2O2 combustion chamber

[rjune@fuse.net]

Hi,

I think it is great that you are doing this.
Can you post som concept information / drawings

Roger
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> From: "Pete suds" <subs_n_suds@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2002/07/14 Sun PM 10:00:33 EDT
> To: Personal_Submersibles@psubs.org
> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] H2O2 combustion chamber
> 
> Hey, I'm about done machining my peroxide DeLaval combustion nozel and will 
> probably test it in the next six month (moving). I've done copius amounts of 
> research on this over the last year and feel that it warrants some testing 
> as a propulsion device. I originally was looking at a Vortex combustion 
> engine that uses seawater and aluminum powder, but in my research came 
> across the peroxide design. Does anyone have any experience with this? I am 
> familiar with the history (Germany U-boats and turbine airplanes) and the 
> technology, but I don't know anyone with 1st hand experience.
> I know there was some discussion about hydrazine (ugh) a while ago, but I 
> think this is something very practical and not as dangerous (relative term). 
> I am also looking at a peroxide/fuel combination that takes advantage of the 
> large amount of oxygen generated.
> Right now my initial test nozzel uses only peroxide and a silver catalyst. I 
> plan on testing it in air and then under water (small tank)to determine it's 
> compatability as an underwater propulsion device.
> My test nozzel is designed for 100lbs of thrust.
> Anyway, please give me any feedback you have. I will be happy to share the 
> nozzel design. It's really a very simple concept,
> Suds
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