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by youngrocketkid20
Thu May 17, 2007 8:22 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: Aluminum Powder and freon
Replies: 7
Views: 10019

It wasn't a matter of a joke, I really got read more books on chemistry. I just got my hands tied up at work again last night. My god they're pushing me. I appreciate the responses about this. I was reading a thread about freon and it just popped to think that it may have been mixed with the aluminu...
by youngrocketkid20
Sun May 13, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: Aluminum Powder and freon
Replies: 7
Views: 10019

Aluminum Powder and freon

I was just wondering what the reaction would be to mix freon and aluminum powder. Would it burn like aluminum and ammonium percholate would? Just wondering, as I dont want to blow my hands off trying to experiment with it, so ill ask you guys. :D
by youngrocketkid20
Thu May 10, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

Thanks

I was running around the sites in the sticky. Also knew about cooking it outside. My stepfather said I can use the small burn barrel with a grill on it. Thanks for the replies. All advice is appreciated. I have a question on the actual "caramel" form of RCandy. I know that about the recrystallizatio...
by youngrocketkid20
Wed May 09, 2007 11:57 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

I will not even scratch my head to think of hydrogen peroxide. I know some of that stuff, read it, but not done it. Rather see a reliable fuel such as the candy. I need to buy a hot plate,...which one? I've been running through the links of the sticky and have found some good stuff. I think this wee...
by youngrocketkid20
Mon May 07, 2007 3:56 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

Celsius. The reason I want to run with rockets is because I used to do all the estes rocket engines. It gets very boring, but if you build it yourself and take pride in your work, you get the benefits of the labor. In America, sugar propellents are not considered explosives. The downside to pulsejet...
by youngrocketkid20
Fri May 04, 2007 7:49 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

I like Richard Nakka's site. Very informitive. I've read a lot of his stuff. I read most I could. Another question would be, what is the best book to pick up at the nearest bookstore? Any recommendations are taken to consideration. Thanks guys :D
by youngrocketkid20
Thu May 03, 2007 11:59 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

never mind, but another question

I'm going with the Rcandy method for fuel, but I read up on some other threads that PVC won't bond with the inside motor casting and paper would be used to roll the RCandy into the motor, but what type of metal would be great for the motor housing? I would probably have paper rolled onto the inside ...
by youngrocketkid20
Thu May 03, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: whats the best idea for rocket
Replies: 20
Views: 24141

whats the best idea for rocket

I haven't posted in such a long time, busy with work and working out things. now I have a large expanse of time. I think it's best to ask the big question. What would be the best thing fuel to use? Ammonium percholate and aluminum powder I would probably use later, as I can get the aluminum powder e...
by youngrocketkid20
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:53 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: escoppette motor
Replies: 2
Views: 3589

re: escoppette motor

the engine itself is a lockwood-escoppette design
by youngrocketkid20
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:43 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: escoppette motor
Replies: 2
Views: 3589

escoppette motor

i have the various pieces of my pulse-jet sitting at work getting welded. I have the front cap or "pyramaid" shaped being fabricated by a friend, as i am trying to get the ignition systemdone. Have one question regarding the length and Id of the intake on an escopette engine. Should the length of th...
by youngrocketkid20
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:40 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: exhaust to pulse-jet
Replies: 1
Views: 3133

re: exhaust to pulse-jet

opps, too many pics, again sorry
by youngrocketkid20
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: exhaust to pulse-jet
Replies: 1
Views: 3133

exhaust to pulse-jet

welded this friday and finally got a camera somewhat suitable to take pictures. This is the exhaust to my pulse-jet that is not complete. To any of your opinions, does this exhuast too small, or too big? Any information is gratfully accepted.
by youngrocketkid20
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: measuring fuel to thrust ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 3673

re: measuring fuel to thrust ratio

Thanks. I will definetly look into this one a little more. Gotta find a good fish scale.
by youngrocketkid20
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:56 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: measuring fuel to thrust ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 3673

measuring fuel to thrust ratio

I was wondering what is the best way to measure fuel to thrust ratio on a valveless pulse-jet. If anybody has a great method, then please post. Lots of info needed and the simplest one i will take, as my pulse jet chamber assembly is being cooled from being welded. I need to think ahead of the plan ...
by youngrocketkid20
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:47 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: Valveless Pulsejet Database
Replies: 36
Views: 29229

re: Valveless Pulsejet Database

Eric: Nobody is going to build a pulsejet with 12 inch thick walls. Eric, u might want to think at least 3/8 to 1/2. I have the chamber of my pulsejet that i welded up at least 1/2 thick. I will give you specs on the design soon also large amounts of data on fuel to thrust ratio. Just gotta figure o...