The MPGE, Multi Purpose Green Engine, is an environmentally friendly engine developed by AVIO that uses hydrogen peroxide and kerosene as propellants and is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy.
The project, developed within the framework of the PNRR, is led by Avio and coordinated by ASI, with contributions from SMEs, universities, and startups.
Recently, the first bipropellant ignition tests of the engine’s prototype were successfully carried out on a test bench, also developed as part of the project, at Avio’s facilities.
The engine ignited correctly, reached steady-state thermal conditions and the expected chamber pressure, demonstrating a combustion efficiency exceeding expectations. It also successfully performed a stable ignition and shutdown sequence. Furthermore, the accuracy of the regenerative cooling model was validated.
This marks a significant milestone for the project, which aims to qualify an innovative propulsion system for use in both launch systems and orbital and suborbital space applications.