Comparison of HTP catalyst performance for different internal monolith structures

A new technology for the manufacturing of 3D-printed ceramic catalyst support structures enables further optimisation of the catalyst, including the size and the internal geometry. An important design consideration for catalysts used in monopropellant thrusters is the size for a given design thrust level. A too small size may lead to only a partly decomposition of the incoming propellant. A too large size may lead to unnecessary heat loss to the...