A Compilation of Ignition Energies of Several Propellants and Some Explosives

Abstract

Ignition energies for a large number of propellants and some explosives have been determined using the locked-stroke compressor (2,3,4). The energies have been compiled and presented in tabular form. Effects of varying the sample diameter as well as the space between the sample and the viewing window have been investigated. The results show that the rate of heat transfer decreases as the diameter of the propellant cylinder increases, and increases as the spacing between the sample and the window increases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 07, 1960
Accession Number
AD0318829

Entities

People

  • George J. Bryan
  • John D. Ferguson

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Compression
  • Compressors
  • Diameters
  • Engines
  • Explosives
  • Geometry
  • Government Procurement
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • United States
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Rocket Propulsion.

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  • Space
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