Space Technologies
and
Aerodynamics Research Center

Propulsion System Projects

Comparative C* Efficiency of Various Thermoplastic Fuels Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Investigation of characteristic velocity (C*) efficiencies in hybrid rocket motors using different thermoplastic fuels under constant oxidizer mass flow[…]

Effect of Injector Type on Regression Rate and Performance Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Evaluation of combustion efficiency, regression rate, and specific impulse (Isp) in hybrid motors using different injector configurations with the[…]

Influence of Swirl Number on Pre-Combustion and C* Efficiency Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Analysis of how injector-induced swirl affects the pre-combustion zone structure and overall combustion efficiency in hybrid rocket motors.

Geometric and Foam Structures on Combustion Efficiency Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Assessment of different port geometries and foam-structured fuels on flame stabilization and combustion completeness.

Effect of Metal Inclusions in Thermoplastic Fuels for In-Space Applications Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Evaluation of C* and Isp variations due to the incorporation of conductive metallic additives in hybrid propulsion fuels designed[…]

Throat Length Impact on Erosion and Thrust Vector Deviation Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Correlation of nozzle throat length with chemical erosion patterns and misalignment in thrust vectoring over firing duration.

Performance of Refractory Materials as Throat Liners Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Investigation of high-temperature refractory materials used at the throat region to mitigate erosion and preserve thrust efficiency.

Repeated Firing Response of Ceramic Matrix Composite Nozzles Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Long-term behavior and delamination tendencies of ceramic matrix composite nozzles under multiple hot fire test conditions.

Cold Flow Atomization Analysis with Various Injector Types Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Visualization and analysis of atomization efficiency and spray characteristics using cold flow testing with different injector geometries.

Open Flame Visualization in Liquid Bipropellant Engines Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Hot fire testing with multiple injector parameters to study flame shape, combustion stability, and chamber performance.

Development of Mixed Oxidizers with N₂O, O₂, and CO₂ Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Experimental evaluation of mixed oxidizers (e.g., Nytrox blends) and their impact on thermochemical properties and theoretical performance metrics.

Catalytic Atomization of Green Oxidizers for Injector Enhancement Researcher ~ Mehmet Kemal ERGİN

Investigation of catalytic surfaces integrated into injector designs to enhance atomization and combustion efficiency of green oxidizers.