Wendernes offers technical consulting services to research institutions, aerospace companies, and system integrators developing hypergolic propulsion systems.
Areas of Expertise
Hypergolic Propellant Systems: Propellant selection and formulation optimization, inhibitor chemistry, performance prediction, compatibility assessment with engine materials, and safety protocols.
Engine Design and Analysis: Injector design, combustion chamber optimization, thermal analysis, nozzle design, material selection, and structural analysis.
Boron-Enhanced Propellants: Boron carbide suspension formulation, boron hydride chemistry, combustion analysis, nozzle erosion mitigation, and performance trade-off analysis.
System Integration: Propulsion system integration with vehicle structures, propellant feed system design, control system architecture, thermal management, and safety system design.
Suborbital Vehicle Development: Trajectory analysis, propulsion system sizing, vehicle dynamics, ground testing planning, and flight test safety assessment.
Consulting Process
Initial Consultation: Understanding project objectives, technical challenges, and constraints. Assessment of existing hardware or design concepts.
Technical Analysis: Literature review, thermochemical modeling, detailed design analysis, prototype development, and trade study analysis.
Reporting: Comprehensive technical documentation including analysis, design recommendations, risk assessment, and cost/schedule estimates.
Ongoing Support: Iterative design refinement, review of customer designs, technical guidance during development and testing, and troubleshooting assistance.