The ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), located at Mahendragiri of Tamil Nadu, is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centre involved in testing, assembling, and integrating propulsion systems and stages that are developed at ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centres. Formerly, IPRC was known as LPSC, Mahendragiri, functioning under LPSC. It was elevated as an independent centre and renamed as IPRC with effect from 1 February 2014.[2][3]
It is one of the ISRO centres that could be called as the "Jet Propulsion Laboratory of India" as all liquid, cryogenic and semicryogenic stage and engine related tests of ISRO's launch vehicles and satellites are carried out here.[5]
Following activities are currently carried out at IPRC:[2]
Assembly, integration and testing of launch vehicle motors and stages
Servicing of launch vehicle motors and stages
Propellant storage
Sea level and high altitude tests of Vikas, PS2/GS2, PS4, L40, L110, S200, CE-7.5 and CE-20 cryogenic engines, and steering engines[6]
L40 and CE-7.5 development and qualification tests
Assembly and integration of flight stages PS2/GS2, PS4, L40 for PSLV and GSLV missions
Assembly and integration of LAM engine and AOCS thruster for satellites
Facilitiesedit
Principal Test Stand (PST)edit
The final long-duration hot fire test of the human-rated L110-G Vikas Engine on PST Mahendragiri
The Principle Test Stand is the oldest facility at IPRC Mahendragiri and was designed to test the Vikas Engine and other hypergolic engines. It consists of two sections, one for engine testing and the other for full stage integrated tests, ensuring accurate evaluation of various performance characteristics and seamless integration of critical components.
CE-20 Engine undergoing its second flight qualification test on the CMEST Test Stand
Cryo Main Engine Static Test Facility (CMEST)edit
The CMEST was set up for testing ISRO's cryogenic engines, specifically the CE-7.5 and CE-20.
Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility (SIET)edit
The Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Complex (SIET) is a world class state-of-the-art facility handling large flow of propellants. It is 51 metres tall and has 30 metres flame deflector depth.[7] It was originally designed for testing the SCE-200 Semi-Cryogenic kerolox engine. This engine is a crucial component of the LVM3 launch vehicle future upgrade, replacing the pair of Vikas engines on its first stage. The SIET was constructed with the aim of conducting tests on the SCE-200 engine, and it was completed by the end of 2022.
The facility consists of a visitors center, which is connected to the Test Control Center (TCC), allowing visitors to observe and learn about the testing procedures. The TCC is a critical element of the complex as it enables engineers and technicians to monitor the tests and make real-time adjustments to ensure their success.
On May 10, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved when the SCE-200 hot section was successfully tested on the stand. This marked a significant achievement in the development of the engine and the progress towards its integration into various launch vehicles.
High Altitude Test Facility (HATF)edit
CE-20 Engine undergoing flight acceptance test at HATF Mahendragiri
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The ISRO Propulsion Complex IPRC located at Mahendragiri of Tamil Nadu is an Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO centre involved in testing assembling and integrating propulsion systems and stages that are developed at ISRO s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centres Formerly IPRC was known as LPSC Mahendragiri functioning under LPSC It was elevated as an independent centre and renamed as IPRC with effect from 1 February 2014 2 3 ISRO Propulsion Complex IPRC Location of Mahendragiri in Tirunelveli districtAgency overviewJurisdictionDepartment of SpaceHeadquartersMahendragiri Tirunelveli district8 16 57 N 77 33 57 E 8 2825479 N 77 5658637 E 8 2825479 77 5658637Employees600 Annual budgetSee the budget of ISROAgency executiveJ Asir Packiaraj 1 DirectorParent agencyISROWebsitewww wbr iprc wbr gov wbr in The complex is situated near Panagudi in Tirunelveli District Tamil Nadu 4 It is one of the ISRO centres that could be called as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of India as all liquid cryogenic and semicryogenic stage and engine related tests of ISRO s launch vehicles and satellites are carried out here 5 Contents 1 Capabilities 2 Facilities 2 1 Principal Test Stand PST 2 2 Cryo Main Engine Static Test Facility CMEST 2 3 Semi cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility SIET 2 4 High Altitude Test Facility HATF 3 See also 4 ReferencesCapabilities editFollowing activities are currently carried out at IPRC 2 Assembly integration and testing of launch vehicle motors and stages Servicing of launch vehicle motors and stages Propellant storage Sea level and high altitude tests of Vikas PS2 GS2 PS4 L40 L110 S200 CE 7 5 and CE 20 cryogenic engines and steering engines 6 L40 and CE 7 5 development and qualification tests Assembly and integration of flight stages PS2 GS2 PS4 L40 for PSLV and GSLV missions Assembly and integration of LAM engine and AOCS thruster for satellitesFacilities editPrincipal Test Stand PST edit nbsp The final long duration hot fire test of the human rated L110 G Vikas Engine on PST Mahendragiri The Principle Test Stand is the oldest facility at IPRC Mahendragiri and was designed to test the Vikas Engine and other hypergolic engines It consists of two sections one for engine testing and the other for full stage integrated tests ensuring accurate evaluation of various performance characteristics and seamless integration of critical components nbsp CE 20 Engine undergoing its second flight qualification test on the CMEST Test Stand Cryo Main Engine Static Test Facility CMEST edit The CMEST was set up for testing ISRO s cryogenic engines specifically the CE 7 5 and CE 20 Semi cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility SIET edit The Semi cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Complex SIET is a world class state of the art facility handling large flow of propellants It is 51 metres tall and has 30 metres flame deflector depth 7 It was originally designed for testing the SCE 200 Semi Cryogenic kerolox engine This engine is a crucial component of the LVM3 launch vehicle future upgrade replacing the pair of Vikas engines on its first stage The SIET was constructed with the aim of conducting tests on the SCE 200 engine and it was completed by the end of 2022 The facility consists of a visitors center which is connected to the Test Control Center TCC allowing visitors to observe and learn about the testing procedures The TCC is a critical element of the complex as it enables engineers and technicians to monitor the tests and make real time adjustments to ensure their success On May 10 2023 a significant milestone was achieved when the SCE 200 hot section was successfully tested on the stand This marked a significant achievement in the development of the engine and the progress towards its integration into various launch vehicles High Altitude Test Facility HATF edit nbsp CE 20 Engine undergoing flight acceptance test at HATF MahendragiriSee also editIndian Space Research Organisation Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Satish Dhawan Space Centre Indian Institute of Space Science and TechnologyReferences edit About IPRC a b ISRO Centres ISRO www isro gov in LPSC at Mahendragiri elevated The Hindu 1 February 2014 Retrieved 14 August 2020 Swadeshi success Frontline 21 June 2017 Retrieved 2 October 2019 LPSC Mahendragiri to function as independent unit Minister Press Trust of India 31 January 2014 via Business Standard GSLV linked facilities Frontline 22 January 2014 Team Business Standard 26 February 2024 PM Modi to inaugurate technical facilities of Isro in Kerala on Tuesday Business Standard Retrieved 26 February 2024 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a first has generic name help Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title ISRO Propulsion Complex amp oldid 1210488794, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
