Fuel Mass Flow Rate in Rocket Propulsion Formulas

Fuel Mass Flow Rate The fuel mass flow rate in a rocket engine refers to the rate at which fuel (such as liquid hydrogen, RP-1, or others) is consumed or expelled from the engine. And is denoted by ṁ_f. Fuel Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Fuel Mass Flow Rate is always positive.

Formulas to find Fuel Mass Flow Rate in Rocket Propulsion

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Rocket Propulsion formulas that make use of Fuel Mass Flow Rate

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List of variables in Rocket Propulsion formulas

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FAQ

What is the Fuel Mass Flow Rate?

Fuel Mass Flow Rate The fuel mass flow rate in a rocket engine refers to the rate at which fuel (such as liquid hydrogen, RP-1, or others) is consumed or expelled from the engine. Fuel Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Fuel Mass Flow Rate is always positive.

Can the Fuel Mass Flow Rate be negative?

No, the Fuel Mass Flow Rate, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Fuel Mass Flow Rate?

Fuel Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second[kg/s] for Mass Flow Rate. Gram per Second[kg/s], Gram per Hour[kg/s], Milligram per Minute[kg/s] are the few other units in which Fuel Mass Flow Rate can be measured.

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