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Low acid producing solid propellantsThe potential environmental effects of the exhaust products of conventional rocket propellants have been assessed by various groups. Areas of concern have included stratospheric ozone, acid rain, toxicity, air quality and global warming. Some of the studies which have been performed on this subject have concluded that while the impacts of rocket use are extremely small, there are propellant development options which have the potential to reduce those impacts even further. This paper discusses the various solid propellant options which have been proposed as being more environmentally benign than current systems by reducing HCI emissions. These options include acid neutralized, acid scavenged, and nonchlorine propellants. An assessment of the acid reducing potential and the viability of each of these options is made, based on current information. Such an assessment is needed in order to judge whether the potential improvements justify the expenditures of developing the new propellant systems.
Document ID
19950025333
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bennett, Robert R. (Thiokol Corp. Brigham City, UT, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center, Aerospace Environmental Technology Conference
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Accession Number
95N31754
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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