• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.504-507
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• 2017

The polybutadiene-based HTPB used as the propellant main binder influences the curing reaction rate of the binder and propellant depending on the synthetic batch. The properties of HTPB synthesized in different batches were analyzed and applied to propellants to evaluate the curing reaction rate and mechanical properties. Finally this reaction can also affect mechanical properties of propellant. And the results suggest that proper degree of curing reaction is necessary to obtain better mechanical properties of propellant.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.84-90
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• 2017

It is observed that chemical characteristics of HTPB(Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene) binder such as OH index, molecular weight and functionality and so on, can be different with synthetic batch, which can affect curing reaction of binder in itself or propellant. Finally this reaction can also affect mechanical properties of propellant. And the results suggest that proper degree of curing reaction is necessary to obtain better mechanical properties of propellant.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.441-444
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• 2011

Type A and Type B and are commercial HTPB models, which are very popular prepolymer for polyurethane binder family. So the study has been performed on the physical, chemical characteristic of HTPB and viscosity, mechanical property of PBX-A applying to HTPB. But We excluded the Type A from Appication test, because of law Hydroxyl value. And in the case of Type B, Type B-1, 2 has mechanical disadvatage to apply to HTPB in the process comparing with B-3. It seems to make no problem if we change equivalence ratio or curing condition within standards. But if we are to apply process condition like R-45HT(US-sample), it would be essential to apply HTPB with higher Hydroxyl Value and hydroxyl Functionality.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.28-28
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• 2000

HTPB/AP/AI 추진제는 none-reinforcing filler가 다량 함유되어 있어 기계적 특성은 바인더와 고체 충진제의 계면 접착력에 따라 크게 영향을 받으며 이를 향상시키기 위해 결합제의 연구가 다수 진행되었고 추진제의 인장 변형율을 증가시키기 위해 HTPB의 관능기수에 따른 가교밀도, 경화제와 경화촉매, 가소제등 최적의 바인더조성을 위해 가능한 원료 및 함량 연구에 많은 노력을 기울여 왔다. 또한 추진제의 주원료로서 AP는 추진제의 성능 및 내탄도 관점에서 입자크기에 따른 연소특성 및 고성능을 위한 충전 분율에 대해 주로 연구되었으며 특히 Oberth와 Farris는 고체추진제 분야에서 많은 업적을 이루었다.(중략)

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.29-34
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• 2011

Hydroxyl terminated polyether(HTPE) propellants have been developed recently as possible replacements for HTPB/AP propellants currently used in a number of tactical rocker motor. As analyzing friability of HTPE and HTPB propellants in this study, the following results could be derived. The friability of the tested propellants depended on its binder contents, mechanical property, and burning rate. It was decreased as burning rate was lowered and toughness was increased.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.181-184
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• 2009

A development of a composite solid propellant is carried out for an application to gas generators as an energy source of rocket system. With HTPB as a propellant binder which has 80% of particle loading ratio, a favorable rheology, and moderate curing properties at the range of $-50^{\circ}C{\sim}70^{\circ}C$, AN is selected as the first kind of oxidizer having the characteristics of a low flame temperature, minimal particle residual as well as nontoxic products. AP is the second oxidant for ballistic property control. A series of experiments for the improvement of physical properties were conducted and resulted in the propellant formulation having 30% of strain rate at 8 bar of max. stress.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.369-372
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• 2010

As analyzing friability of HTPE and HTPB propellants, the following results could be derived. The friability of the tested propellants depended on its binder contents, mechanical property, and burning rate. It was decreased as burning rate was lowered and toughness was increased.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2011.04a
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• pp.351-355
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• 2011

In this study, 2 kinds of HTPE insensitive propellants composed of HTPE/BuNENA binder, AP, AN and Al were investigated for combustion characteristics, ignition delay time, sensitivity and insensitive properties compared with HTPB propellant. HTPE propellant showed almost same sensitivity results as HTPB propellant, showed 2~3 times higher value than the value of HTPB propellant, ignition delay time respectively, and met the standard criteria, while HTPB propellant failed.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.1-6
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• 2009

A development of a composite solid propellant is carried out for an application to gas generators as an energy source of rocket system. With HTPB as a propellant binder which has 80% of particle loading ratio, a favorable rheology, and moderate curing properties at the range of $-50^{\circ}{\sim}70^{\circ}C$, AN is selected as the first kind of oxidizer having the characteristics of a low flame temperature, minimal particle residual as well as nontoxic products. AP is the second oxidant for ballistic property control. A series of experiments for the improvement of physical properties were conducted and resulted in the propellant formulation having 30% of strain rate at 8 bar of max. stress.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• v.y2005m4
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• pp.16-19
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• 2005

The basic research on KM(Kick Motor) for space launch vehicle was carried out. KM whick will be used as 2nd stage solid rocket motor. in Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle(I) has been developing. KM is a solid rocket motor using composite propellant based on HTPB and is composed of composite motor case and submerged nozzle. To develop KM rocket motor satisfing a given set of requirement, firstly the full-scale KM was designed, then sub-scale motor reduced about $50\%$ were manufactured and tested.