A clean air continuous flow propulsion facilityConsideration is given to a contaminant-free, high enthalpy, continuous flow facility designed to obtain detailed code validation measurements of high speed combustion. The facility encompasses uncontaminated air temperature control to within 5 K, fuel temperature control to 2 K, a ceramic flow straightener, drying of inlet air, and steady state continuous operation. The air heating method provides potential for independent control of contaminant level by injection, mixing, and heating upstream. Particular attention is given to extension of current capability of 1250 K total air temperature, which simulates Scramjet enthalpy at Mach 5.
Document ID
19920074121
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Krauss, R. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Mcdaniel, J. C., Jr. (Virginia, University Charlottesville, United States)