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Mars in situ propellants - Carbon monoxide and oxygen ignition experimentsCarbon monoxide and oxygen were tested in a standard spark-torch igniter to identify the ignition characteristics of this potential Mars in situ propellant combination. The ignition profiles were determined as functions of mixture ratio, amount of hydrogen added to the carbon monoxide, and oxygen inlet temperature. The experiments indicated that the carbon monoxide and oxygen combination must have small amounts of hydrogen present to initiate reaction. Once the reaction was started, the combustion continued without the presence of hydrogen. A mixture ratio range was identified where ignition occurred, and this range varied with the oxygen inlet temperature.
Document ID
19900063587
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Linne, Diane L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Groth, Mary F.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Roncace, James
(Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Brook Park, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1990
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-1894
Accession Number
90A50642
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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