MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC THEORY OF DEFLAGRATION AND DETONATION.

Abstract

An analysis is presented of the influence of ionization on the processes accompanying deflagration and detonation. Under suitable conditions, ionization can be effected by (1) the presence of impurities, (2) increase in temperature, (3) friction and turbulence, (4) increase in static presence, (5) ultrasonic and shock waves, and (6) electromagnetic waves and radiations. In combustion and explosion most of these effects will be present, but the shock and electromagnetic waves, which prpagate faster than the rest, will be of prime importance. The electromagnetic wave is technically a magnetohydrodynamic wave. Properties of these waves are discussed in the rigorous ionic theory and the effect of ionic relaxation phenomena is described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 02, 1964
Accession Number
AD0434569

Entities

People

  • H. S. Green

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Deflagration
  • Detonations
  • Explosions
  • Friction
  • Impurities
  • Ionization
  • Magnetohydrodynamic Waves
  • Radiation
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Turbulence
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Rocket Propulsion.