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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;{{Short description|Indian semi-cryogenic rocket engine}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Infobox rocket engine&lt;br /&gt;
| image                      = SE2000 Engine.png&lt;br /&gt;
| image_size                 = &lt;br /&gt;
| caption                    = SE-2000 diagram&lt;br /&gt;
| name                       = SE-2000&lt;br /&gt;
| country_of_origin          = [[India]]&lt;br /&gt;
| designer                   = {{ubl&lt;br /&gt;
 |[[Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre|LPSC]]&lt;br /&gt;
 |[[ISRO]]&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
| manufacturer               = [[Godrej &amp;amp; Boyce]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/has-been-supplying-the-vikas-engines-for-isros-rockets/article6705014.ece|title=Godrej Aerospace to make semi-cryogenic engines|author=M Ramesh|work=The Hindu Business Line}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=godrej&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=http://www.godrej.com/godrej/PrecisionSystems/Pdf/semi_cryogenic_engines.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208064344/http://www.godrej.com/godrej/PrecisionSystems/Pdf/semi_cryogenic_engines.pdf |archive-date=2015-12-08 }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| date                       = &lt;br /&gt;
| purpose                    = Main engine&lt;br /&gt;
| predecessor                = &lt;br /&gt;
| status                     = Under Development&lt;br /&gt;
| cycle                      = [[Staged combustion cycle (rocket)|Staged combustion]]&lt;br /&gt;
| type                       = liquid&lt;br /&gt;
| fuel                       = [[RP-1]]&lt;br /&gt;
| oxidiser                   = [[Liquid oxygen|LOX]]&lt;br /&gt;
| mixture_ratio              = 2.65&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;VSSC_SC200&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web |title=Semi-cryogenic Propulsion |url=http://isrohq.vssc.gov.in/VSSC_V4/index.php/retired-employee-portal/57-technology/1338-semicryogenic-propulsion-2 |website=VSSC.gov.in |access-date=24 April 2019}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| capacity                   = &lt;br /&gt;
| combustion_chamber         = 1&lt;br /&gt;
| nozzle_ratio               = &lt;br /&gt;
| thrust(SL)                 = {{convert|1820|kN|lbf|abbr=on}}&amp;lt;ref name=iitten-20150506/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| thrust(Vac)                = {{convert|2030|kN|lbf|abbr=on}}&amp;lt;ref name=iitten-20150506/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| throttle_range             = 60% to 105%&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;VSSC_SC200&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| specific_impulse_vacuum    = {{convert|335|isp}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |last1=Ahuja |first1=Nakul |title=Isro successfully fires engine that will power India&amp;#039;s heaviest launch vehicle |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/isro-successfully-fires-engine-that-will-power-indias-heaviest-launch-vehicle-2700900-2025-03-29 |access-date=30 March 2025 |publisher=India Today |date=29 March 2025}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| specific_impulse_sea_level = {{convert|299|isp}}&lt;br /&gt;
| chamber_pressure           = {{convert|18|MPa|abbr=on}}&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;VSSC_SC200&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| thrust_to_weight           = &lt;br /&gt;
| mass_flow                  = 640 kg/s&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;LPSC_YT_20240618&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite AV media |title=&amp;quot;Launch Vehicles and Propulsion System&amp;quot; by Dr. V. Narayanan |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0RgJpNJq-U&amp;amp;t=2768s |time=46 min. 10 sec.}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| diameter                   = &lt;br /&gt;
| length                     = &lt;br /&gt;
| dry_weight                 = ~2700 kg&lt;br /&gt;
| used_in                    = &lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;SE-2000&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; (formerly known as &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;SCE-200&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, also referred as &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Semi-Cryogenic Engine-2000&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;) is a 2 [[Newton (unit)|MN]] thrust class liquid rocket engine, being developed to power [[ISRO]]&amp;#039;s existing [[LVM3]] and upcoming [[Heavy-lift launch vehicle|heavy]] and [[Super heavy-lift launch vehicle|super heavy-lift launch vehicles]]. It is being developed by the [[Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre]] (LPSC) of ISRO, and is expected to have first flight in 2020s.&lt;br /&gt;
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Burning [[liquid oxygen]] (LOX) and [[RP-1]] kerosene in an oxidizer-rich [[staged combustion cycle]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;IITK&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web|author1=K. N. Jayachandran|author2=Arnab Roy|author3=arthasarathi Ghosh|title=Numerical investigations on Direct Contact Condensation (DCC) of oxygen vapor at the inlet duct to the main LOX pump in a staged combustion cycle based rocket engine|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325399347|work=Cryogenic Engineering Centre and Department of Aerospace Engineering, [[Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur]]}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; the engine will boost payload capacity of LVM3 replacing current L110 stage powered by 2 [[Vikas (rocket engine)|Vikas engines]]. It is also expected to power ISRO&amp;#039;s future reusable rockets based on [[RLV Technology Demonstration Programme|RLV technology demonstrations]].&amp;lt;ref name=isro-ar2013 /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/right-to-information/annual_report-15-16.pdf|title=Government of India, Department of Space, Annual Report 2015 - 2016|date=26 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213050333/http://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/right-to-information/annual_report-15-16.pdf|archive-date=13 December 2016|url-status=dead}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://the-ken.com/isro-heaviest-rocket/|title=ISRO&amp;#039;s heaviest rocket is ready but is it enough for the load that lies ahead?|last=Raj|first=Gopal|date=5 June 2017|work=The Ken|access-date=5 June 2017}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2017/jun/07/post-successful-launch-of-indias-heaviest-rocket-isro-sets-its-eyes-on-10-tonne-class-payload-laun-1613673.html|title=Post successful launch of India&amp;#039;s heaviest rocket, ISRO sets its eyes on 10-tonne class payload launcher|work=NewIndianExpress|access-date=7 June 2017}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/annual-report-2016-2017-english|title=Annual Report 2016 -2017 (English) - ISRO|website=www.isro.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-02-13|archive-date=13 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213195652/https://www.isro.gov.in/annual-report-2016-2017-english|url-status=dead}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The engine in September 2019 reportedly had become ready to begin testing in Ukraine and enter service no earlier than 2022. The use of engine of [[Gaganyaan|India&amp;#039;s first human spaceflight]], hence was ruled out by ISRO. By November 2022, SE-2000 had neared completion of its qualification tests. The Semi-Cryogenic Engine and Stage Test Facility at the [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]] Mahendergiri was preparing for ground tests now that the SE-2000 had reached the final stages of development.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |last=Rajwi |first=Tiki |date=2024-02-26 |title=ISRO&amp;#039;s Semi-Cryogenic Engine and Stage Test Facility at Mahendragiri |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/semi-cryogenic-integrated-engine-and-stage-test-facility-at-mahendragiri-to-boost-isros-efforts-to-develop-semi-cryogenic-engines-in-india/article67887701.ece |access-date=2024-08-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
On 2 June 2005, India and Ukraine signed the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Framework Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of India on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, which would enter in force on 15 February 2006.&amp;lt;ref name=mfa-ukraineindialegalacts /&amp;gt; Agreement also involved the transfer of blueprints for a rocket engine by the [[Yuzhnoye Design Office]]. The engine blueprints supposedly transferred by Ukraine to India, have been identified as the [[RD-810]] which in turn is a variant of Russian [[RD-120]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;RSW_RD810&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=godrej-presentation&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=http://www.godrej.com/godrej/PrecisionSystems/Pdf/semi_cryogenic_engines.pdf |title=Semi-Cryogenic Engines |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208064344/http://www.godrej.com/godrej/PrecisionSystems/Pdf/semi_cryogenic_engines.pdf |archive-date=2015-12-08 }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2019-09-19 |title=ISRO moves on, gears up to test semi-cryogenic engine in Ukraine |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/isro-moves-on-gears-up-to-test-semi-cryogenic-engine-in-ukraine/article62242148.ece |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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According to official press release on 26 March 2013, by Ukrainian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, development of a rocket engine for Indian launch vehicles initiated in 2006 under a joint Indian-Ukrainian project named &amp;quot;Jasmine&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.kmu.gov.ua/control/uk/publish/article?art_id=246185883|title=Урядовий портал :: Україна розробляє ракетний двигун для індійської ракети-носія|website=www.kmu.gov.ua|access-date=2016-03-15}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.kmu.gov.ua/control/uk/publish/article?art_id=246186471|title=Урядовий портал :: Ukraine designs rocket for Indian launch vehicle|website=www.kmu.gov.ua|access-date=2016-03-15}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;RSW_RD810&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.russianspaceweb.com/rd810.html|title=Ukraine to test components of a powerful Indian rocket engine|website=www.russianspaceweb.com|access-date=2018-01-11}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://old.kmu.gov.ua/kmu/control/uk/publish/article?art_id=246185883&amp;amp;cat_id=248439752|title=Україна розробляє ракетний двигун для індійської ракети-носія|date=26 Mar 2013|work=kmu.gov.ua|access-date=11 Jan 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111154536/http://old.kmu.gov.ua/kmu/control/uk/publish/article?art_id=246185883&amp;amp;cat_id=248439752|archive-date=11 January 2018}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://old.kmu.gov.ua/kmu/control/en/publish/article?art_id=246186471|title=Ukraine designs rocket for Indian launch vehicle|date=26 Mar 2013|work=old.kmu.gov.ua|access-date=11 Jan 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111155207/http://old.kmu.gov.ua/kmu/control/en/publish/article?art_id=246186471|archive-date=11 January 2018}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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With the SE-2000 and an uprated [[CE-20]], the LVM3&amp;#039;s cargo capacity will increase from 4 to 5 tons in [[Geostationary transfer orbit|GTO]]. The propellant feeding system of the SE-2000 provide pressures of up to 600 [[Bar (unit)|bar]], while the chamber pressure is 180 bar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Chethan |date=2025-03-29 |title=Isro achieves milestone in semi-Cryo engine development with key test |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-advances-semi-cryogenic-engine-development-with-successful-key-test-/articleshow/119697593.cms |access-date=2025-03-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
In 2009, SE-2000 program was approved for {{INRConvert|1798|c}} and program to develop a 2 MN class main engine began.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Organiser&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite news|last=Nair|first=Nandini|date=2022-11-01|title=ISRO: Semi-cryogenic engine in final phase, will boost GSLV&amp;#039;s lift capability|newspaper=Organiser|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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During May and June 2015, ISRO and [[Russian Federal Space Agency|Roscosmos]] signed a wide-ranging [[Memorandum of Understanding]] for cooperation in space.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;thehindu-a7536263&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; [[A. S. Kiran Kumar]], Chairman of the ISRO, stated that one of the first benefits would be the availability of Russian test stand for initial testing of the SE-2000, while the [[ISRO Propulsion Complex#Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility (SIET)|Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine Test Facility]] at [[ISRO Propulsion Complex|Mahendragiri]] being built. The engine is a part of the {{INRConvert|1800|c}} semi-cryogenic launch vehicle program, which would be capable of placing {{convert|6000|-|10000|kg|lb}} in [[Geostationary transfer orbit|GTO]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;thehindu-a7536263&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;vssc-hllv&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; The engine however will not be the part of first flight of [[Gaganyaan]], India&amp;#039;s first crewed mission to space, given timelines and schedules.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title = Episode 90 – An update on ISRO&amp;#039;s activities with S Somanath and R Umamaheshwaran|url = https://astrotalkuk.org/episode-90-an-update-on-isros-activities-with-s-somanath-and-r-umamaheshwaran/|date = October 24, 2019|access-date = October 30, 2019|publisher = AstrotalkUK}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In 2017, Ukrainian firm [[Yuzhmash]] was contracted by ISRO to conduct tests on critical components of SE-2000. First stage of contract was reportedly complete and tests were expected to be completed by 2019.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;RSW_RD810&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/473833.html|title=Ukraine expands industrial rocket building cooperation with south-eastern Asian countries|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=ISRO moves on, gears up to test semi-cryogenic engine in Ukraine|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/isro-moves-on-gears-up-to-test-semi-cryogenic-engine-in-ukraine/article62242148.ece|last=Ramesh|first=M.|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In April 2022, ISRO chairman [[S. Somanath]] stated that tests within the country were to begin in next 3 months.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Jagran&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite news|last=Sharma|first=Abhishek|date=2022-04-10|title=वाराणसी में बोले इसरो के चेयरमैन डा. सोमनाथ एस - &amp;#039;तीन महीने बाद लांच होगा देश का पहला सेमी क्रायोजेनिक इंजन&amp;#039;|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-city-countrys-first-semi-cryogenic-engine-will-be-launched-after-three-months-said-isro-chairman-somnath-s-in-bhu-varanasi-jagran-special-22616120.html|newspaper=Jagran|location=Varanasi|language=hi|access-date=2022-04-17}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; By November 2022, the test facility and stand had been nearly ready for engine as well as SC120 stage test which would upgrade India&amp;#039;s existing LVM3 rocket.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TOI&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite news|date=2022-11-01|title=As GSLV-Mk3 goes commercial, work on semi-cryo picks up pace|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/as-gslv-mk3-goes-commercial-work-on-semi-cryo-picks-up-pace/articleshow/95217817.cms|location=Bengaluru|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2022-12-17}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Video of ISRO&amp;#039;s Semi Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Test Facility|url=https://spacepark.isro.gov.in/gallery_files/theatre/videos/SIET%20FACILITY.mp4|work= Space Park - Indian Space Research Organisation|access-date=2022-12-17}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The intermediate configuration, designated as the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Power Head Test Article (PHTA)&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, which includes all engine systems except the thrust chamber, will undergo performance evaluation tests prior to the integrated engine level hot tests. It will serve as an engine prototype for the SE-2000.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:0&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; [[Chairperson of ISRO|ISRO chairman]] [[V. Narayanan (engineer)|V.Narayanan]] stated in April 2026 hat development of the engine has been accelerated by the Indian Government.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/work-on-indigenous-cryogenic-engines-fast-paced-isro/ar-AA20tGSt |access-date=2026-04-09 |website=www.msn.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Development and testing ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Development tests ===&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;10 May 2023:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; First integrated test of 2000 kN semi-cryogenic engine on an intermediate configuration was conducted at Semi cryogenic Integrated Engine &amp;amp; Stage Test (SIET) facility in [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]] (IPRC). During the test, complex chill-down operations were performed to meet necessary conditions for engine start.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Tests commenced on Semicryogenic engine at IPRC, Mahendragiri |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/First_Integrated_Test_SemicryogenicEngine.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=www.isro.gov.in |quote=This test demonstrated the complex chill-down operations spanning about 15 hours duration that was conducted successfully, meeting all the required conditions for engine start.After the chill down of the LOX circuit, the feed circuit of kerosene was filled, and LOX was admitted into the gas generator by opening the injection valve. Successful performance of the test article helps derive the sequence of operations for further tests.}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;1 July 2023:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; First hot test with intermediate configuration of the semi-cryogenic engine, known as Power Head Test Article (PHTA) was conducted at SIET facility. The test proceeded nominally till 1.9 seconds validating the ignition and subsequent performance of PHTA. At 2.0 seconds, an unexpected spike in the turbine pressure and subsequent loss of turbine-speed was observed. The test was terminated mid-way as a precaution. The intended duration of test was 4.5 seconds to validate the performance of the gas generator, turbo pumps, pre-burner and control components with focus on the ignition and hot-gas generation within the pre-burner chamber.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=First hot test of the Semi-cryogenic engine conducted at IPRC, Mahendragiri |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/First_Hot_Test_SemicryogenicEngine.html |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;2 May 2024:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; First ignition trial of Pre-burner Ignition Test Article (PITA) was conducted nominally at SIET facility. PITA is a full complement of the engine power head system but without turbo pumps.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Successful ignition test on Semi Cryogenic Pre-Burner Ignition Test Article (PITA) |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/Successful_ignition_test_on_semi_cryogenic_PITA.html |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It was proved that the pre-burner could ignite smoothly and continuously. A start fuel ampule that combines [[triethylaluminium]] and [[Triethylborane|triethyleboron]] created by [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC) is used to ignite semi-cryogenic engine and utilized for the first time in ISRO&amp;#039;s 2000 kN semi-cryogenic engine. For characterization, injector elemental level ignition tests were carried out at the VSSC Propulsion Research Laboratory Division (PRLD). Additionally, work is being done on the creation of a semi-cryogenic stage that can load 120 tons of propellant.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Pillai |first=Soumya |date=2024-05-06 |title=ISRO completes key test for India&amp;#039;s first semi-cryogenic engine to better future launches |url=https://theprint.in/science/isro-completes-key-test-for-indias-first-semi-cryogenic-engine-to-better-future-launches/2072217/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Hot tests of Power head Test Article (PHTA) ===&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;28 March 2025:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; PHTA underwent its first successful hot test at the IPRC to validate the propellant feed system&amp;#039;s design, comprising the low- and high-pressure turbo-pumps, the pre-burner, the starter system, and the control components. Over the course of the 2.5 seconds test, the engine&amp;#039;s seamless ignition and boost strap mode operation were demonstrated.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:0&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-03-28 |title=ISRO achieves major breakthrough in Semicryogenic Engine development |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/ISRO_achieves_breakthrough_in_Semicryo_engine_development_Mar_2025_Final.html |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; All of the engine parameters were as expected. Before the fully integrated engine is realized, ISRO is further planning a series of tests on PHTA to optimize the performance.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-03-30 |title=ISRO achieves breakthrough in Semicryogenic engine development for Launch Vehicle Mark-3 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2025/Mar/30/isro-achieves-breakthrough-in-semicryogenic-engine-development-for-launch-vehicle-mark-3 |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;24 April 2025:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; PHTA underwent second hot test for 3.5 second duration, validating the engine start-up sequence and demonstrating stable and controlled performance. In this test, the engine was ignited successfully and operated up to 60% of its rated power level.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=ISRO successfully conducted a short duration hot test of Semicryogenic Engine |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/ISRO_short_duration_hot_test_semicryogenic_engine.html |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;28 May 2025:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; PHTA underwent third hot test for 3 second duration, further fine-tuning the engine start-up sequence and demonstrating stable and controlled performance. In this test, the engine was ignited successfully and operated up to 60% of its rated power level.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Successful third Hot Test of Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/Successful_third_Hot_Test_Semi_Cryogenic_Engine.html |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Gallery ==&lt;br /&gt;
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File:Power Head Test Article (PHTA) for SCE-200.jpg|Power Head test article SE-2000&lt;br /&gt;
File:SCE-200 Power Head Test Article (PHTA) going through its first hot test at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu 04.webp|Power Head Test Article.&lt;br /&gt;
File:SCE-200 Power Head Test Article (PHTA) going through its first hot test at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu 03.webp|SE-2000 integrated test on an intermediate configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
File:Pita65242.jpg|Hot test of Pre-burner Ignition Test Article.&lt;br /&gt;
File:Power Head Test Article test at Semicryo Test Stand.webp|Integrated test of PHTA on an intermediate configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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== See also ==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[LVM3]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Next Generation Launch Vehicle]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vikas (rocket engine)|Vikas engine]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RLV Technology Demonstration Programme|RLV-TD]] Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstration&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RD-120]] – Russian rocket engine on which the SCE-200 is supposedly based.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RD-810]] – Ukrainian rocket engine with very similar characteristics.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RD-170]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RD-191|RD-191M]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ref name=vssc-hllv&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=http://www.vssc.gov.in/VSSC_V4/index.php/technology/heavy-lift-launch-vehicles |title=Heavy Lift Launcher |publisher=Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre |access-date=2015-08-14}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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