Question: Problem 6 : ( 2 5 points ) In the movie Rocketeer ( 1 9 9 1 ) , a rocket propulsion system is used

Problem 6: (25 points)
In the movie Rocketeer (1991), a rocket propulsion system is used to propel a person through the air. In real life, these systems use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a propellant and use a catalyst to decompose it to gaseous water (H2O(g)) and oxygen (O2). Suppose the following information about the propulsion system.
Isp=135sec
c**=1100ms
H2O2=1395.8kgm3
inert=0.5
Pc=2MPa
Person mass =70kg
Two cylindrical propellant tanks of 0.7 m long and 0.4 m diameter.
Assume that 5% of propellant is consumed during take-off, and 5% is consumed during landing. Assume ideal nozzle expansion such that nozzle exit pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
Part (a)(20 points)
Part (b)(5 points)
Determine the amount of time the person can hover at sea level.
Calculate the nozzle throat diameter.
2Problem 6: (25 points)
In the movie Rocketeer (1991), a rocket propulsion system is used to propel a person through the air. In real life, these systems use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a propellant and use a catalyst to decompose it to gaseous water (H2O(g)) and oxygen (O2). Suppose the following information about the propulsion system.
Isp=135sec
c**=1100ms
H2O2=1395.8kgm3
inert=0.5
Pc=2MPa
Person mass =70kg
Two cylindrical propellant tanks of 0.7 m long and 0.4 m diameter.
Assume that 5% of propellant is consumed during take-off, and 5% is consumed during landing. Assume ideal nozzle expansion such that nozzle exit pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
Part (a)(20 points)
Part (b)(5 points)
Determine the amount of time the person can hover at sea level.
Calculate the nozzle throat diameter.
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Problem 6 : ( 2 5 points ) In the movie Rocketeer

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