G09 : Optimizing a Hybrid Rocket Engine


Students Matthew McGuire
School HWDSB - Ancaster High - Ancaster
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 10 - Engineering and Computing III
Abstract As the primary goal of this project, I aimed to optimize the performance of a hybrid rocket motor. Measuring and comparing thrust, total impulse and specific impulse, I compared the performance benefits and drawbacks of three fuel types and two grain burning styles.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Hot Mill Award$ 100
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers AwardsJames A Winger Award$ 200
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
Mechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara AwardMechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara Award$ 250
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80