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LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« on: 05/30/2014 11:36 pm »
http://copsub.com/

Saturday May 31st we are testing our biggest rocket to date: The HEAT2X. The rocket will be mounted atop our test stand VTC3 firmly attached to the concrete and the umbilical tower. At 14:00 CEST the engine is ignited for a full duration 90 second burn.

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=34239.0

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #1 on: 05/31/2014 10:07 am »
The live feed is trying to start. Just static picture so far. Some communication in audio but it was all in Danish.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #2 on: 05/31/2014 10:36 am »
Showed image of earlier water deluge test. Weather looks good.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #3 on: 05/31/2014 11:35 am »
This live video was saved so if you missed it you have the full 5 hrs Plus of the event.



Streamed live on May 31, 2014


Copenhagen Suborbitals will perform an up to 90 second test-burn of the HEAT-2X rocket, the largest amateur rocket ever built, in preparation for a planned launch later this summer 2014.

The HEAT-2X is the most advanced and sophisticated rocket design yet from Copenhagen Suborbitals, and probably the most advanced amateur rocket in the world. It is powered by the TM65-LE engine which outputs in excess of 45-65 kilonewton force. The engine is fueled with a mix of ethanol and liquid oxygen. This test will be performed in the VTC3 teststand with the rocket bolted down to large concrete blocks to keep it from launching during the full 90 second burn that will be performed, using 1.200 kilos of propellant. The purpose of the static test is to gather data and test various aspects of the technology and logistics. HEAT-2X is the first amateur rocket that potentially iscapable of flying above the Kármán line (100 km) in a suborbital trajectory to space! A full sea-launch of the rocket from the Baltic Sea is scheduled for late summer if all goes well.

Edit:  added info
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #4 on: 05/31/2014 11:40 am »
Ignition planned at approx. 13:00 UTC (15:00 local time).  About 1 hour 20 min from now.

Nice interview Fleming Nyboe -- Guidance guru.  Talk about successful sapphire (small rocket) test with active guidance. It stayed within 70m on its 8km upward flight. Earlier tests revealed that they could not do suborbital manned flight without active guidance.  This new rocket being static tested today will scale this up to a much bigger rocket. It will also test liquid propulsion in flight this summer-- they first used hybrid but abandoned it because of somewhat violent POGO shaking.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #5 on: 05/31/2014 12:05 pm »
Igniter installed.

LOX loading to start any time now...

Around 1 hour expected from LOX load start to ignition.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #6 on: 05/31/2014 12:18 pm »
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #7 on: 05/31/2014 12:33 pm »
Loading of LOX has started according to the graphic, but the commentator thinks it has not started. ???

Ignition time delayed to approx 13:30 UTC (15:30 local)
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #8 on: 05/31/2014 12:52 pm »
Just noticed that there is venting (at the upper access platform).

Not sure exactly when it started, but things are in motion.

Less that 1hr presumably to ignition -- but not sure hown much less. Sticking with the previous official estimate at the bottom of the hour (in approx 40min) until I hear anything more definite.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #9 on: 05/31/2014 01:00 pm »
UPDATE from Peter Madsen: 600 kg LOX loaded. Halfway through LOX load (about 1000kg total LOX load plus boil-off). Frost on rocket. Nice weather on this last day of spring in copenhagen.

There is some concern that there might have been some moisture in the ground system LOX pipeline. Tested valve(s) on rocket (at least) to reduce concern, and proceeding with test.

No other concerns currently.

edit: added some details.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #10 on: 05/31/2014 01:11 pm »
LOX loading nearing completion. Pressurization to follow.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #11 on: 05/31/2014 01:32 pm »
Some change in activity. Some handling of LOX line.

LOX load is finished.

Pressurization and cooling through in-tank cooling spiral next.

Passive pressurization started (self-pressurization).

Final active pressurization to approx 20bar later.

less than 30min to ignition.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #12 on: 05/31/2014 01:35 pm »
They have rocket sausages!!  :D

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #13 on: 05/31/2014 01:45 pm »
About 4-500 people watching from a safe distance. Many was also there last night for a close-up view.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #14 on: 05/31/2014 01:50 pm »
Last minute manual work on the rocket have been ongoing.

Noticed one of the jet vanes moving a little while ago.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #15 on: 05/31/2014 01:55 pm »
Seems that the test stand has been evacuated.

Less than 20min to ignition.

Active pressurization in of fuel tank progress. 6 bar now.

Will have a short hold at 18bar, before going to final pressure.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #16 on: 05/31/2014 01:55 pm »
Captured this image of the vanes earlier. There are two in the engine for this test, left one is copper and will be moved +-20deg, right is steel and stationary. Top of the fin about 14cm and bottom 20cm.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #17 on: 05/31/2014 01:58 pm »
Expecting finishing pressurization at 1615 local and firing at 1630 local (1430 UTC).

Also testing lox tank instrumentation by pre-pressurization.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #18 on: 05/31/2014 02:04 pm »
Fuel (ethanol)  tank pressure 10.5 bar and rising. (Nitrogen pressurant)

Oxygen tank pressurization debugging. There is some mismatch seen on instruments. A guy was sent to check if there is a helium leak. He found a leak but it was small enough that the test can proceed.

Shutting down oxygen cooling.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #19 on: 05/31/2014 02:09 pm »
Some people was back at the test stand but they left again, except one guy adjusting a close-up camera.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #20 on: 05/31/2014 02:15 pm »
LOX pressure transducer kaput?
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #21 on: 05/31/2014 02:17 pm »
Fuel tank pressure 17.4 and rising.

The main LOX tank pressure instrument is broken (showing 0.2 bar regardless).

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #22 on: 05/31/2014 02:22 pm »
scrub, safety valve popped

edit: pressure in LOX tank kept rising beyond planned 22bar, safety burst disc opened. Those require replacing so no go today.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #23 on: 05/31/2014 02:23 pm »
scrub, safety valve popped

Confirmed "not today".

Bummer.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #24 on: 05/31/2014 02:24 pm »
Test scrubbed for today.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #25 on: 05/31/2014 02:32 pm »
Main reason for scrub: Failed LOX tank pressure sensor.

Because it did not stop pressurization, the pressure rose to where a safety burst disc (inexpensive single-use safety valve) blew out as designed.

All pressurant in the tank is being lost, since the the burst disc does not close like a more advanced safety valve would.

They have to detank completely (LOX at least), change out the burst disk and fix/replace the pressure sensor before they can refuel and retry another day.

If I understood correctly they have enough helium for another try. They didn't say anything about LOX but I doubt they requested enough for 2 tries from AirLiquide, since it gradually evaporate away from the dewars. It should however hopefully take very little time to get some more, since they are centrally located in Copenhagen. Don't know about nitrogen either, but that is probably in high-pressure gas tanks, so there is a good chance they have enough extra. No idea about the ethanol situation, but doubt there will be any problem with that either.

edit: added minor clarfifications
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #26 on: 05/31/2014 02:39 pm »
Pity they had to scrub today. They came really close.

If it had not been for that ()/%& pressure sensor...

Better luck next time!

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #27 on: 05/31/2014 02:54 pm »
If it had not been for that ()/%& pressure sensor...

Some redundancy wouldn't hurt. And leaking He again, that stuff really needs to go away.

edit:
There is some concern that there might have been some moisture in the ground system LOX pipeline.

Maybe the sensor was OK but moisture froze it/blocked pipe leading to it ?
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #28 on: 05/31/2014 03:57 pm »
Some redundancy wouldn't hurt. And leaking He again, that stuff really needs to go away.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #29 on: 05/31/2014 04:50 pm »
Some redundancy wouldn't hurt. And leaking He again, that stuff really needs to go away.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #30 on: 05/31/2014 06:27 pm »
Huh, GOX will not help with purge.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #31 on: 06/01/2014 08:40 am »
Huh, GOX will not help with purge.

It doesn't have to. If I heard the audio correctly they use nitrogen to pressurize the alcohol.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #32 on: 06/01/2014 10:22 am »
Main reason for scrub: Failed LOX tank pressure sensor.

Because it did not stop pressurization, the pressure rose to where a safety burst disc (inexpensive single-use safety valve) blew out as designed.

All pressurant in the tank is being lost, since the the burst disc does not close like a more advanced safety valve would.

They have to detank completely (LOX at least), change out the burst disk and fix/replace the pressure sensor before they can refuel and retry another day.

If I understood correctly they have enough helium for another try. They didn't say anything about LOX but I doubt they requested enough for 2 tries from AirLiquide, since it gradually evaporate away from the dewars. It should however hopefully take very little time to get some more, since they are centrally located in Copenhagen. Don't know about nitrogen either, but that is probably in high-pressure gas tanks, so there is a good chance they have enough extra. No idea about the ethanol situation, but doubt there will be any problem with that either.

edit: added minor clarfifications

"Bummer... Burst disc ruptured and vented the LOX tank. MLI pieces sticking out the side... pic.twitter.com/EGux7LarzC"

Looks like a two week delay & add a couple more sensors.


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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #33 on: 06/15/2014 07:43 pm »
No update on the next engine test fire but CS has installed the test capsule on the test stand.
https://twitter.com/CopSub/statuses/478156350900686848

Looks like they are still pushing for a summer launch?

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #34 on: 06/18/2014 07:43 pm »
They posted their burst disk assembly.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #35 on: 06/18/2014 08:02 pm »
Looks like they are going to try on June 28th with the 29th as a back up. Below is a Google translation:
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In the very short term, we must have completed the test of HEAT2X. The Board had a meeting last night, released GO / NO-GO for all departments and the result is that we have scheduled the test will take place on Saturday 28/6 through Sunday, 29/6 as backup.
http://ing.dk/blog/farvel-peter-goddag-til-et-nyt-cs-168913

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #36 on: 06/22/2014 06:18 pm »
Looks like they are going to try on June 28th with the 29th as a back up. Below is a Google translation:
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In the very short term, we must have completed the test of HEAT2X. The Board had a meeting last night, released GO / NO-GO for all departments and the result is that we have scheduled the test will take place on Saturday 28/6 through Sunday, 29/6 as backup.
http://ing.dk/blog/farvel-peter-goddag-til-et-nyt-cs-168913

just pulled up the CS site and lots of activity.....

nice blog on the failed engine test http://copsub.com/tm65le-static-test/

It’s Friday night, the little one is sleeping peacefully, my wife has fallen asleep on the couch watching “Orange is the New Black” and the SpaceX webcast just started with coverage of the Falcon 9 OG2 mission. T-32 min. Finally some free time to relax and write a short blog about status on static test of TM65LE.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #37 on: 06/22/2014 06:23 pm »
CS just put up a pic on the test stand....one decent looking rocket!

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #38 on: 07/15/2014 08:17 pm »
Starting to become a calendar issue.

No new test fire date & questions on the launch date.   Anyone from CS around to comment?

this video showed up today.....the slides are in English




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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #39 on: 07/19/2014 01:59 am »
Starting to become a calendar issue.

No new test fire date & questions on the launch date.   Anyone from CS around to comment?

   I gather those who run the CS website haven't responded to your emails.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #40 on: 07/28/2014 04:14 pm »
Some events are happening at CS, just not sure of where it fits in the launch timetable :-\

another new blog post:  http://copsub.com/time-to-get-real/

but the most interesting item comes off their twitter that might explain a few things.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #42 on: 08/06/2014 06:51 pm »
HEAT2X engine test -  August 16th

They have the countdown clock up.

Attn mods anyway we can change the main thread title to reflect the new date?

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #43 on: 08/16/2014 01:33 am »
bump

Schedule of Saturday August 16th

12:00 CEST – Live webcast begins.
12:00 CEST – The audience area opens.
14:00 CEST - We ignite the HEAT2X engine.

live feed link: 
or  http://livestre.am/3Vqyy
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #44 on: 08/16/2014 02:22 am »
What grabs my attention is the fact that Copenhagen Suborbitals seems to be ahead of a company like Blue Origin. They actually have a launcher on the pad ready to undergo testing. Quite an accomplishment.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #45 on: 08/16/2014 06:12 am »
What grabs my attention is the fact that Copenhagen Suborbitals seems to be ahead of a company like Blue Origin. They actually have a launcher on the pad ready to undergo testing. Quite an accomplishment.

Not sure if fair comparison. Blue Origin is working with hydrogen. They also had a suborbital test vehicle already, but unfortunately it was lost during the second test.

Not sure where they are now (they are not talking much) but I would assume they are busy building their first orbital vehicle?

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #46 on: 08/16/2014 11:41 am »
Ethanol tanking is finished, they are now testing the water suppression system. Engine test in about 1h20min

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #47 on: 08/16/2014 11:43 am »
looks like they are dealing with a bit with the winds.  But it all looks good.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #48 on: 08/16/2014 12:35 pm »
Expected T-0 of 15:30 UTC currently.

Final stages of hands on work at the pad underway, the pad will shortly be cleared for pressurization operations.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #49 on: 08/16/2014 12:46 pm »
A small LOX leak in a return valve has been found, currently investigating, expected a hold/delay in the countdown.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #50 on: 08/16/2014 01:01 pm »
Moving ahead, engine ignition expected in 15-20 minutes per announcement on the livestream.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #51 on: 08/16/2014 01:32 pm »
wow  8)

saying they had to shut it down.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #52 on: 08/16/2014 01:32 pm »
Engine start up seemed ok, then we saw fire coming out the engine service covers then they cut the stream.

"There has been a problem, all systems have been shutdown."

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #53 on: 08/16/2014 01:36 pm »
Seems like the engine went Kerbal, but everybody is ok. Lost contact with streaming servers

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #54 on: 08/16/2014 01:37 pm »
Engine had a burnthough (like the last TM65 test). All personnel are ok on site.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #55 on: 08/16/2014 01:42 pm »
Screencap of the test just before the stream was cut.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #56 on: 08/16/2014 01:44 pm »
screencaps of the engine test

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #57 on: 08/16/2014 02:05 pm »
Image of the rocket after the test

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #58 on: 08/16/2014 02:20 pm »
Interview with Mads Wilson, mission leader, coming up on stream shortly to give us more info hopefully.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #59 on: 08/16/2014 03:15 pm »
Video taken from the visitors site of the test:

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #60 on: 08/16/2014 03:30 pm »
Video taken from the visitors site of the test:

It's unfortunate the hear all the laughter, when there's nothing funny about what is likely thousands of dollars of damage to the rocket...
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I feel for the teams.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #61 on: 08/16/2014 06:07 pm »


It's unfortunate the hear all the laughter, when there's nothing funny about what is likely thousands of dollars of damage to the rocket...
:(
I feel for the teams.

you can go on the utube CS feed and watch the test happen and the cams burn up one by one.   Many hours of work went up in a few secs :(
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #62 on: 08/16/2014 06:14 pm »
HEAT2X Rocket Engine Test - August 16th

Streamed live on Aug 16, 2014
HEAT2X Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Test - August 16th 2014

Saturday August 16th we are testing our biggest rocket to date: The HEAT2X. The problems we experienced during the last test in May have been adressed and we are ready for another try.The rocket stands atop our teststand VTC3 firmly attached to the concrete – ready to be fueled.

The primary objective of the test is to verify the performance of the TM65LE engine. During the burn we will also measure the forces on the jet vanes exerted by the engines exhaust. These data will be used to calibrate the guidance computer and rudder system correctly before flight.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #63 on: 08/16/2014 06:16 pm »
They are learning as they go and I am very impressed with their progress. If you go back a few years, I remember them fabricating everything by hand and were just getting going. To see a suborbital launcher on the pad, undergoing testing is a huge milestone. I say hats off to them and eventually, with time they will get it right.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #64 on: 08/16/2014 06:17 pm »
When you're at a firing, there's an emotional release after the smoke & fire stops, whatever the outcome. Laughter happens. They probably don't know the outcome of the test, and even when you can see it & understand it, the laughter still comes. It's a 'wow, I'm still here in one piece' sort of reaction, it has notjing to do with the test itself, just the experience of being there.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #65 on: 08/16/2014 06:21 pm »
PS: I predict they won't be laughing in a years time.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #66 on: 08/16/2014 06:50 pm »
PS: I predict they won't be laughing in a years time.

Who won't be laughing? and why?

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #67 on: 08/16/2014 07:23 pm »
Seems a few were snickering at the static fire attempt. It's ok. They've made great progress.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #68 on: 08/16/2014 07:40 pm »
It's unfortunate the hear all the laughter, when there's nothing funny about what is likely thousands of dollars of damage to the rocket...
:(
I feel for the teams.

If you can't laugh when your amateur project catches fire and burns, you're taking things way too seriously.

Come on, it's a rocket called HEAT that caught on fire. It's funny.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #69 on: 08/16/2014 08:45 pm »
Worth noting that laughter is an interrupted defense mechanism.   Laughter is engaged on different trigger values by different cultures and subgroups.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #70 on: 08/17/2014 12:45 pm »
from http://copsub.com/heat2x-static-test-first-bulletin/

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The day progressed according to plan up to and including pre-stage, the step where small amounts of LOX and alcohol are injected into the chamber to be ignited. We progressed to main stage, and lo-and behold, the inner surface of the nozzle imploded.

This lead to the alcohol fuel being dumped directly into the exchaust flame, and as a result an alcohol fire broke out around the booster, aborting the test.

At this stage we cannot say more about the underlying reasons for the implosion. That will be pending a more througher inspection of the rocket booster after de-stacking and disassembly.

As can be clearly seen from the pictures, the rocket engine itself is a total write off.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #71 on: 08/17/2014 03:33 pm »
No one ever said that rocket science was easy ...  and rocket engineering is even harder.
You make incremental progress, and system failures help tell you what your margins really are.

Congrats to the team on making it this far (there's a lot that has to go right to get to ignition),
and best wishes for success moving forward.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #72 on: 08/17/2014 06:03 pm »
HEAT2X Static Test

Published on Aug 17, 2014
On August 16th 2014 CS performed a static test of its HEAT-2X/TM65LE engine. The engine is a regeneratively cooled bi-prop engine running on liquid oxygen and ethanol. Sadly, the cooling jacket ruptured shortly into the mainstage burn spilling burning ethanol all over the pad and causing a major fire on the pad.



Edit:  note the "Death March" music in the background.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #73 on: 08/26/2014 06:00 pm »
Highspeed video recovered from a GoPro HERO3 that was on the test stand.


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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #74 on: 08/26/2014 06:11 pm »
Wow, that was beautiful....

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #75 on: 08/26/2014 06:18 pm »
They should use this in a GoPro commercial.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #76 on: 08/26/2014 06:47 pm »
I don't know how I feel about the 2x4, but now I know what rocket fanboi hell looks like.

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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #77 on: 08/27/2014 02:29 am »
They should use this in a GoPro commercial.

had the same thoughts...at least try and contact the company and maybe get some free replacement cams.
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #78 on: 08/27/2014 02:31 am »
Wow, that was beautiful....

yep, even out of that mess these guys at CS made something decent out of it.

Well done ;)
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Re: LIVE: HEAT2X Rocket test - August 16th
« Reply #79 on: 09/09/2014 06:35 pm »
The end of this story with some very fine details.

Autopsy of HEAT-2X and TM65LE  http://copsub.com/autopsy-of-heat-2x-and-tm65le/


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