Read more at: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/nation/semi-cryogenic-engine-development-marks-major-milestone-for-isro
ISRO on Monday said it is developing a 2,000 kN (kilonewton) thrust semi-cryogenic engine working on a Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Kerosene propellant combination for enhancing the payload capability of Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) and for future launch vehicles.
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre is the lead centre for the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems with the support of other launch vehicle centres of ISRO.
The successful ignition of a semi-cryo pre-burner is a major accomplishment of ISRO in the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, the space agency said.
The assembly and testing of the propulsion modules were done at the ISRO propulsion complex, Mahendragiri.
As part of the engine development, a pre-burner ignition test article, which is a full complement of the engine power head system excluding the turbopumps, is realised, it said, adding, the first ignition trial was conducted successfully on May 2, at semi cryo integrated engine test facility at IPRC, Mahendragiri.