Reaction Engines proves cooling technology for SABRE engine

Allison Cox
Technology today is outstanding, I think we are on our way to some of the fastest flights around.
This article discusses how precooler technology is allowing a wide variety of high-speed flight
and how the test was successful. The advancement in technology across the world, soon
WALL-E will be real life.

Avni Patel
It is interesting to note that the SABRE air-breathing rocket engine has successfully passed the
first phase of high-temperature testing. The SABRE air-breathing rocket engine is made by
Reaction Engines. Not many people would think about how the heat exchanger is achieved in
rockets. Reaction Engines' precooler heat exchanger technology enables a wide variety of
high-speed flight because it is designed directly for high temperatures. I think this is a fantastic
concept to enable technology for advanced propulsion systems and other commercial
applications. The article also mentioned that Precooler is a key element of Reaction Engines'.

Lorena Zamora Matos

I agree with Allison, this technology is amazing. I think it to have an edge in this technologies
can lead to positive things. I hope the government keeps a close eye on this, because this can be
game changing to prevent or win a war. I am not a fan of the government intervening with
businesses but at the same time think that just owning such advanced technologies and inspiring
fear can help prevent world chaos, and when at war, winning is the only option.

Brian Evans
Really interesting article. I wish the author would have mentioned what the future commercial
plans are for such an aircraft. Already, it only takes me a little less than an hour to get from
Pensacola Florida to Atlanta Georgia, but it would be pretty cool to get there even faster.
However, with the engine producing 1.5MW of heat, enough power to provide electricity to
1,000 homes, I could only imagine what that plane ticket would cost. There will probably be a
lot of opportunities for the designers to incorporate energy conservation measures for this
supersonic aircraft; however, they don’t need to waste their time asking me to help……. I suck at
thermodynamics!

Lindsey Cabanas
I think that the specifics that are mentioned in this article are fascinating. I am curious what this
means in application, as I am not familiar with what advanced propulsion systems means for
commercial applications. I also agree with Brian in regards to how this invention will impact the
cost of flights, as flights are pretty ridiculous in cost right now without this additional
technology. I am also curious of the implications or possible improvements this technology could
mean for flight safety.

Anthony Randazzo
Coming from someone who not only doesn’t sleep on planes but doesn't sleep the day before
either because of excitement, I’m all for faster planes. Nevertheless, Brian shares the same
concern as I do. How efficient is it to run one device equivalent to 1000 homes. That’s a large
amount of heat transfer and at what cost? To Who? Is this sustainable?