PNU Aerospace Engineering

Rocket propulsion laboratory is researching high-performance, cutting-edge rocket propulsion engine combustion technology needed for space launch vehicles, satellites, and missiles. We are conducting high-resolution numerical simulation research on turbulent combustion to predict combustion instability necessary for the development of high-performance liquid rocket engines, and research on fuel injection characteristics and nozzle design is underway based on atomization research through multi-phase flow analysis. In addition, research is being conducted on scramjet combustors, which are hypersonic air-breathing propulsion systems, and detonation combustors as a next-generation propulsion technology with high specific impulse. The above studies are trying to create synergies by conducting numerical simulations and experimental research together, and are being conducted in cooperation and linkage with various research institutes at home and abroad, providing various research opportunities to graduate students.

1. The enhancement of fuel mixing and combustion characteristics in a supersonic combustor by using acoustic excitation
2. Research on Extreme Conditions of High Frequency Combustion Instability for Improvement of Liquid Rocket Engine Performance
3. Development of oxide dispersion strengthened superalloy materials and manufacturing technology for hypersonic engines
4. Research on Bi-propellant engine thermal design and flight environment combustion experiment technology
5. Performance Verification of Supersonic Combustor according to Chemical Composition of Vitiated Air
6. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion System
7. Space Launch Vehicle and Space Transportation Education and Research Center