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Hey I'm starting to build liquid fueled rockets.(built 1 but injecter didnt work properly ) Does anyone have any plans to build a rocket or at least some tips.
i suggest you launch it from at least a good 50 feet away from you
IF not then do what I do...get it sent to a store in Ogdensburg NY, (jsut over the border) and then drive down and pick it up. Of course, this is depending on how far Burlington is from teh border...Tom10331 said:yo thanks but do they send to Canadians
Tom10331 said:Thx Francis i just ordered some new things. (turbo pumps,tanks etc) For the fuel I am using ethanol(ethly alcohol) and LOX from my uncles welding store.
I also hope it works like a dream to.
Tell you guys of the feed back from the launch(no date yet).
Thx :rofl:
Francis M said:LOX from a welding store? I thought that was just gasseous oxygen in a high pressure cylinder.LOX iis just oxygen cooled to a really cold level so you just have to get the temperature to -260.
(get Nitrogen from liquid air to cool it)
enigma said:You wouldn't be able to maintain a constant pressure in your tank as the LOX gets consumed without either a pump or an inert gas pressurant system EDIT: unless the reaction is REEEEALY slow.
If the pressure in the combustion chamber then gets larger than the tank pressure, the combustion will stop or you'll have a pretty explosion without a checkvalve.
Tom10331 said:Hey I'm starting to build liquid fueled rockets.(built 1 but injecter didnt work properly ) Does anyone have any plans to build a rocket or at least some tips.
The materials needed for a liquid fuel rocket include a fuel tank, a combustion chamber, a nozzle, valves, pumps, and a guidance system. The fuel used can vary, but common options include liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, and kerosene.
The cost of building a liquid fuel rocket can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the rocket. It can range from a few thousand dollars for a small amateur rocket to millions of dollars for a professional-grade rocket.
Building and launching a liquid fuel rocket can be dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals. The high pressures and temperatures involved in the combustion process can pose a significant risk if not handled properly.
The time it takes to build a liquid fuel rocket can vary depending on the resources and expertise available. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to design, build, and test a liquid fuel rocket.
No, it is not safe to launch a liquid fuel rocket in a residential area. Rockets require a large open space, away from buildings and people, for a safe launch. It is also important to obtain the necessary permits and permissions before launching a rocket.