Rocket Engines

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SoftInWay offers cutting-edge solutions for rocket engine development, leveraging advanced simulation and design tools to push the boundaries of aerospace technology. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of rocket engine development, from cycle modeling, conceptual design of the turbopump components, and detailed system-level analysis and optimization.

Software Offerings

AxSTREAM: Integrated CAE Platform for Supersonic and Hypersonic Technology

Thermal Fluid System Design:

  • Rocket Engine Layout – Cycle Calculation
  • Nozzle Design & Cooling
  • Turbopump Secondary Flow Systems
  • Propellant Pipelines

Generative Turbomachinery Design & Analysis:

  • Oxidizer & Fuel Pump Design & Analysis
  • Subsonic and Supersonic Turbine Design & Analysis
  • (including various types of converging-diverging nozzles)
  • Rotor Dynamics, FEA & CFD

Co-simulation, Automation & Optimization:

  • Automatic Design & Analysis of Systems & Components
  • Perform Design Exploration & DOE Optimization
  • Integrate AxSTREAM.SPACE into Existing CAE Stack
Rocket Cycles in AxSTREAM System Simulation
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Benefits

  • Couple 0D-1D modeling of propulsion & auxiliary systems, including lubrication, secondary flows, & nozzle cooling to determine performance, hydraulic resistance & heat transfer all in one model
  • Integrate system & component-level modeling to perform holistic design, analysis, and optimization
  • Explore axial & radial configurations at design & off-design conditions through generative design
  • Perform the full range of rotordynamics & bearing analysis with ability to import turbomachinery flow path, reducing model preparation time
  • Validate and generate new design concepts through automation & co-simulation
  • Create your own scripts defining physics & functionality which can be deployed in user design practice.
  • Seamlessly integrate workflow with CAD, PLM, & other commercial CAE tools
  • Create a digital twin of your system to study how it will perform holistically in the real world

Design Services

SoftInWay provides comprehensive engineering consulting services for rocket engine development, offering expertise in system modeling, complete engine design, analysis, and design reviews. Our team excels in optimizing rocket propulsion systems to ensure exceptional performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Whether you require assistance with system modeling to simulate and enhance engine performance, detailed component design to meet rigorous specifications, or thorough analysis to guarantee top-tier quality and functionality, SoftInWay is your trusted partner in advancing rocket engine technology. Our expertise ensures that every aspect of your rocket engine development is meticulously managed to achieve outstanding results.

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