Premiers tests du moteur oxygène/hydrogène RD-0146D à allumage laser

12/06/2012 KBKhA conducted the first tests of the rocket engine RD0146D

Voronezh Design Bureau Chemical Automation (KBKhA) conducted a successful test of an oxygen-hydrogen engine RD0146D with laser ignition system.

"The test was on November 30 in Voronezh on the bench test facility of" KBKhA, "- said in a statement the company.

Development of an oxygen-hydrogen engine RD0146D with laser ignition (LSZ) joint development of "KBKhA" and FSUE SSC "Keldysh Research Center" is part of development work "Dvina-KVTK."

Tests were performed on three inclusions on Earth with a rated output of the engine operation. During the work, use an experimental version of LSZ, consisting of a laser spark with LTI-140/10/10 compact lasers installed in the igniter combustion chamber, and a power supply connected power cable. Igniter was working on the main components of fuel - liquid oxygen and hydrogen.

"Given the problems of compatibility testing, along with the implementation of tasks in the mining engine ROC" Dvina-KVTK "confirmed the use of LSZ in rocket engines multiple inclusion" - said KBKhA.

The company tested the scheme and patterns start with LSZ, performance measurement, control and alarm, motor using LSZ. Were also tested the technology of monitoring the technical condition, including between power, engine using LSZ.

According to the company, the results of Russia's first successful test of the rocket engine with a laser ignition system confirmed the promise of laser ignition in rocket engines, including for direct ignition of propellant in the combustion chamber, according to RIA Novosti.

"Given the problems of compatibility testing, along with the implementation of tasks in the mining engine ROC" Dvina-KVTK "confirmed the use of LSZ in rocket engines multiple inclusion" - said KBKhA.