INVESTIGATION OF NONEQUILIBRIUM PHENOMENA IN ROCKET NOZZLES.
Abstract
Progress in the Investigation of Nonequilibrium Phenomena in Rocket Nozzles is described. Theoretical studies have been directed toward the atomic hydrogenmolecular hydrogen system, and methods of defining the transition region from equilibrium flow to frozen flow have been compared. Using one of the definitions, the theoretical specific impulse of a nuclear engine utilizing hydrogen as the working fluid has been computed, and the results are shown. Existing propellant performance calculations which assume isentropic expansion are applicable without extensive modification. All major parts of the shock tube facility have been fabricated and assembled. Structural tests have been completed, and initial tests on diaphragm rupture have been made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0608901
Entities
People
- Dwight Weber
Organizations
- TRW Inc.