Thrust frame mass estimation for rocket conceptual design purposes.
B.T.C. Zandbergen (TU Delft - Space Systems Egineering)
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Abstract
In this work an overview is provided of various rocket thrust frames found in open literature and of various existing single relation low-level models for rocket thrust frame mass estimation. Based on data obtained from literature, a new relation has been set up that supports making a distinction between three main types of thrust frames identified in this work. Some possible improvements have been pointed out that can lead to better low-level models. In this work also foundational work has been performed towards an intermediate level model for thrust frame estimation. The resulting model provides clarity on how various important parameters like thrust, engine mass, acceleration level, frame dimensions, materials, etc. affect thrust frame mass. The accuracy of the results obtained could not yet be proven to agree with the required range for intermediate level models, but points for improvement have been listed
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