By PTI
BENGALURU: The payload functionality of India’s heaviest rocket LVM3 has been enhanced by as much as 450 kg with a profitable engine take a look at, in keeping with the Indian Space Research Organisation.
The CE20 cryogenic engine indigenously developed for LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) was subjected to a profitable scorching take a look at at an uprated thrust stage of 21.8 tonnes for the primary time on November 9, the nation’s nationwide house company headquartered right here stated in an announcement.
“This will enhance the LVM3 payload capability up to 450 kg with additional propellant loading”, it stated.
The main modification carried out on this take a look at article in comparison with earlier engines was the introduction of a Thrust Control Valve (TCV) for thrust management, ISRO stated.
“In addition to this, 3D printed LOX and LH2 turbine exhaust casings have been inducted into the engine for the primary time.
During this take a look at, the engine operated with roughly 20-tonne thrust stage for the primary 40s, then the thrust stage was elevated to 21.8 tonnes by shifting the thrust management valve,” the assertion stated.
“During the test, engine and facility performance was normal and required parameters were achieved,” it stated.
LVM3, a three-stage car with two stable motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core stage and a cryogenic stage, is able to launching a four-tonne class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer orbit.
BENGALURU: The payload functionality of India’s heaviest rocket LVM3 has been enhanced by as much as 450 kg with a profitable engine take a look at, in keeping with the Indian Space Research Organisation.
The CE20 cryogenic engine indigenously developed for LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) was subjected to a profitable scorching take a look at at an uprated thrust stage of 21.8 tonnes for the primary time on November 9, the nation’s nationwide house company headquartered right here stated in an announcement.
“This will enhance the LVM3 payload capability up to 450 kg with additional propellant loading”, it stated.
The main modification carried out on this take a look at article in comparison with earlier engines was the introduction of a Thrust Control Valve (TCV) for thrust management, ISRO stated.
“In addition to this, 3D printed LOX and LH2 turbine exhaust casings have been inducted into the engine for the primary time.
During this take a look at, the engine operated with roughly 20-tonne thrust stage for the primary 40s, then the thrust stage was elevated to 21.8 tonnes by shifting the thrust management valve,” the assertion stated.
“During the test, engine and facility performance was normal and required parameters were achieved,” it stated.
LVM3, a three-stage car with two stable motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant core stage and a cryogenic stage, is able to launching a four-tonne class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer orbit.
