Peter Matheson

ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-1530-2383

Research title: Optimisation of rocket engine propellant feed systems components

Research Summary

Turbomachinery is required by high-thrust rocket engines to deliver the required propellant mass flow rates. Utilising additive manufacturing (AM) to produce these components allows for complex geometry to be created but also introduces new challenges. This PhD will model the losses associated with AM components and conduct trade-off analyses relating to performance and production lead time.

Additional Information

This PhD is funded and supported by the UK Space Agency through the R2T2 centre for doctoral training in partnership with Orbex.