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Roxel Trials and Environmental Test Facilities

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​​​Roxel rocket test range in the Wyre Forest​​

 
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​Roxel has well-established facilities and experienced staff available for performance testing of a variety of propulsion systems including solid propellant rocket motors, thrusters, hybrid engines and air-breathing systems. These systems can be trialled over a range of conditions to simulate the operating environment and include: 

  • ​Static and dynamic 
  • Operating temperature from –65°C to +80°C 
  • Simulated flight profile (e.g. aerodynamic heating or high altitude)​​

Capabilities

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  • Centrifuge
    The Wyre Forest site has the largest centrifuge in the UK
  • Chemical Testing
    Roxel has a modern chemical laboratory where technical experts analyse a wide variety of explosive and non-explosive materials using a range of methods.
  • Climate chambers
    A large number of climatic chambers are available to cater for a wide range of sizes and climatic conditions.
  • Cold Gas Thruster testing
    For cold gas testing Roxel has an air rig of the blow down type which is suitable for short duration trials of up to about 30 sec depending on the pressure and mass flow rates required.
  • Hazard Testing
    The hazard laboratory has achieved accreditation from DOSG to carry out small scale hazard testing as required by DEF-STAN 13-129/1.
  • Non-destructive Testing
    Roxel has an NDT facility which contains X-ray machines and ultrasonic instrumentation.
  • Physical Testing
    Roxel has a comprehensive physical testing capability with an excellent range of equipment and instrumentation supported by well trained staff.
  • Rocket Test Ranges
    The majority of Roxel’s rocket firing and environmental trials take place on a 100 acre range in the Wyre Forest.
  • Structural Testing
    Roxel has a structural testing facility for the testing of loads on rocket motor hardware.
  • Trials
    The majority of trials are carried out under static conditions but dynamic trials can also be conducted especially to simulate eject and launch conditions.
  • Vibration Facility
    The vibrator is capable of mounting full size propulsion systems.

 

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