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This is only viable for small engines, like expander cycle is only viable for small engines. The specific energy of electric batteries cannot compare to that of
by wolf550e 8y ago
This is only viable for small engines, like expander cycle is only viable for small engines. The specific energy of electric batteries cannot compare to that of kerolox or methalox.
Closed cycle is not a new idea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staged_combustion_cycle#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staged_combustion_cycle#Histor...
- twic 8y agoI still have a soft spot for expander cycles - they seem so elegant compared to staged combustion cycles, and apparently i am not the only person who thinks that: https://blogs.nasa.gov/J2X/2014/03/24/inside-the-leo-doghouse-the-art-of-expander-cycle-engines/ https://blogs.nasa.gov/J2X/2014/03/24/inside-the-leo-doghous...
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