Development of combustion technologies using the DLR P8 cryogenic test bench

Paper number

IAC-13,C4,3,5,x17436

Author

Mr. Patrick Danous, Snecma, France

Coauthor

Mr. Philippe James, SAFRAN, France

Coauthor

Mr. Carlos Cruz, France

Year

2013

Abstract

Within the frame of cryogenic engines development in Europe, it appeared in the 90’s that a test bench able to perform full-scale tests of injectors and/or subscale tests of combustion devices would be a valuable asset for industry in Europe. 

Two countries (France and Germany) and two companies Astrium-Gmbh and Snecma) were highly interested to have a Lox/LH2 test bench able to cover TRLs ranging from 4 to 6. Throughout contacts between agencies (DLR & CNES) and industries (Ast-Gmbh & Snecma), it was decided to design and share a common test bench for a more cost efficient approach. 

The acceptance of the new test bench, named P8, was held in 1995 in DLR Lampoldhausen – Germany. Ever since, P8 has been operated by DLR both for Ast-Gmbh and Snecma/CNES in order to assess and mature a wide range of technologies related to cryogenic combustion devices. 

This paper presents a brief overview of 15 years of cooperation between France and Germany in the development of cryogenic combustion devices for current and future European rocket engines.

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