Composite propellant combustion modeling studiesA review is presented of theoretical and experimental studies of composite propellant combustion. The theoretical investigations include a model of the combustion of a nonmetallized ammonium perchlorate (AP) propellant (noting time scales for vapor-phase combustion and the condensed phase) and response functions in pressure-coupled oscillations. The experimental studies are discussed with reference to scale-modeling apparatus, flame standoff distance versus velocity as a function of pressure, and results from T-burner firings of a nonmetallized AP/polysulfide propellant. Research applications including problems with nitramine propellants, the feasibility of stop-restart rockets with salt quench, and combustion problems in large boosters are outlined.
Document ID
19780063166
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ramohalli, K. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Solid Propulsion and Environmental Systems Section, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Space Technology and Science