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On the theory of the propagation of detonation in gaseous systemsThe existing theory of detonation is critically examined. It is shown that the considerations with which the steady value of the velocity of detonation is chosen are not convincing. In connection with the problem of the process of the chemical reaction in a detonation wave, the objections raised against the conceptions of Le Chatelier and Vieille of the 19th century with regard to the ignition of the gas by the shock wave are refuted. On the basis of this concept, it is possible to give a rigorous foundation for the existing method of computing the detonation velocity. The distributions of the temperature, the pressure, and the velocity in the detonation wave front as the chemical reaction proceeds, are considered. On the assumption of the absence of losses, the pure compression of the gas in the shock wave at the start of the chemical reaction develops a temperature that is near the temperature of combustion of the given mixture at constant pressure.
Document ID
19930093969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Zeldovich, Y B
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1950
Report/Patent Number
NACA-TM-1261
Accession Number
93R23295
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
THEORIES - DETONATION WAVES
GASES - EXPLOSIONS
FLAME PROPAGATION
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