How to Design a 110kg APCP Sounding Rocket?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design process for a 110 kg APCP (Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant) sounding rocket. Participants explore the necessary equations for determining nozzle parameters, estimated burn time, and other design considerations, including fuel characteristics and regulatory aspects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks equations for nozzle parameters and burn time, providing specific details about the rocket's fuel characteristics, dimensions, and operational conditions.
  • Another participant suggests contacting the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) for expertise and experience, emphasizing the importance of community support in the design process.
  • There is a clarification that while NAR is not necessary for formal approval, it is a valuable resource for knowledge and guidance in rocket design.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of community resources like NAR for expertise, but there is some ambiguity regarding the necessity of formal approval processes for the rocket design.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the specific equations needed for the design, and there may be assumptions regarding the applicability of community resources and expertise.

squidie
110kg sounding rocket that runs on apcp
im trying to understand the steps to building this rocket what equations do i use to find nozzle parameters and estimated burn time etc. initial surface area for the fuel block is 5020cm^2
burn rate is .6 to 1.2mm a second fuel weight is 100kg gamma for exhaust gasses is 1.24 burn temperature is 4300 kelvin and pressure is 9 Mega pascals diameter is 16 cm length is 4 meters i know some physics but have trouble finding the right equations online
 
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squidie said:
I'm trying to understand the steps to building this rocket...
You're posting from the US so the first step is to reach out to NAR (nar.org).
 
Nugatory said:
You're posting from the US so the first step is to reach out to NAR (nar.org).

I'm still in the design phase but I will eventually do a rocket that needs to be approved
 
squidie said:
I'm still in the design phase but I will eventually do a rocket that needs to be approved
You don't need NAR or equivalent for approval, you need them because that's where you'll find people with the expertise and experience that you're looking for. A 110 kg liquid-fueled rocket is not something that gets designed in isolation.
 
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Nugatory said:
You don't need NAR or equivalent for approval, you need them because that's where you'll find people with the expertise and experience that you're looking for. A 110 kg liquid-fueled rocket is not something that gets designed in isolation.

Oh cool
 

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