Why Don't Rocket Engines Melt? How Engineers Keep Engines Cool

Explore the fascinating world of rocket engine cooling in this comprehensive 27-minute video. Discover how engineers prevent rocket engines from melting despite the extreme heat generated during combustion. Learn about various cooling techniques, including heatsinks, fuel-to-oxidizer ratio adjustments, ablative cooling, regenerative cooling, film cooling, and radiative cooling. Gain insights into the ingenious solutions developed by rocket scientists to maintain engine integrity while harnessing the immense power of chemical propellants. Follow along as each cooling method is explained in detail, complete with examples and illustrations. Enhance your understanding of rocket propulsion technology and the challenges of space exploration through this informative and engaging presentation.

- Intro / Timestamps
- Heatsink
- Fuel to Oxidizer Ratio
- Ablative Cooling
- Regenerative Cooling
- Film Cooling
- Radiative Cooling
- Summary