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ISRO successfully tests Pre-Burner Ignition

Context

ISRO has made significant progress in developing its semi-cryogenic propulsion systems by successfully igniting a pre-burner.

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  • The pre-burner ignition test is part of ISRO's efforts to develop a powerful semi-cryogenic engine that will use a combination of liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants.
  • This engine aims to increase the payload capacity of launch vehicles like
  • Start fuel ampule: Semi-cryogenic engine ignition is achieved using a start fuel ampule which uses a combination of Triethyle Alumnide and Triethyle Boron developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
  • Next steps include testing the engine power head and fully integrating the engine. Additionally, ISRO is working on developing a semi-cryo stage with 120 tons of propellant loading.

Fact Box: ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine 

  • ISRO is developing a 2000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine working on an LOX Kerosene propellant combination for enhancing the payload capability of LVM3 and for future launch vehicles. 
  • Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is the lead centre for the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems with the support of other launch vehicle centres of ISRO.
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