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Andrew Choutka
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Hydrogen–oxygen torch igniter

Thermodynamics, heat transfer and a Python analysis library for Purdue Space Program.

Aug 2024 – Oct 2025

A torch igniter that burns gaseous hydrogen and gaseous oxygen. I designed it on a team of five at Purdue Space Program, focusing on the thermodynamics and heat transfer.

I also wrote a Python library that automates NASA CEA (Chemical Equilibrium with Applications) and implements the Bartz correlation, which estimates heat transfer from the hot gas into the walls.