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INNOVATION. Predictive methodology developed to determine the effect of using real fluid thermodynamics and physical properties in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes. Propulsion Chemistry for CFD Applications. S mall B usiness I nnovation R esearch. SECA, INC. HUNTSVILLE, AL.

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  1. INNOVATION Predictive methodology developed to determine the effect of using real fluid thermodynamics and physical properties in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes. Propulsion Chemistryfor CFD Applications Small Business Innovation Research SECA, INC.HUNTSVILLE, AL • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Methodology used when analyzing propulsion system performance and operational characteristics. • Developed real fluid thermodynamics and caloric equations of state, transport properties, surface tension and mixture rules to describe multi-component fluids at an extreme range of states for propellant and exhaust components. • Properties described in subroutines for use with CFD codes for improving RP-1 injector element and hybrid propellant combustion efficiencies considering soot formation, fuel pyrolosis and burn rate. • COMMERCIALIZATION • The new thermodynamic codes are being used by SECA for Lockheed Martin to analyze and design hybrid rockets for the Integrated Hybrid Propulsion Development Program. • Contract with Lockheed Martin worth $600K. Tripropellant Combustion, GO2/GH2/RP-1 • GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS • The new property subroutines used to support the Reusable Launch Vehicle designs of the X-33 and X-34. • This development took place during 1995-1996 under NASA/MSFC Phase III SBIR study and is worth $175K . 1993 Phase 2; SS-74;2/5/98 NAS8-40574;Richard Farmer Marshall Space Flight Center

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