IGNITION THEORY: APPLICATION TO THE DESIGN OF NEW IGNITION SYSTEMS

Abstract

A theory is presented on the ignition of solid compositions. The effect of certain physical, chemical and thermal properties of a solid composition on the ignition time and ignition energy is explained and supported by experimental evidence. Different types of ignition systems are described. Problem areas of the normal ignition systems are discussed and a technique to overcome these problem areas is offered. By use of the developed ignition theory and a hot-bath immersion test apparatus, a technique of determining the true ignition temperature of a composition is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 24, 1965
Accession Number
AD0627257

Entities

People

  • Duane M. Johnson

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Combustion
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Equations
  • Gases
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transmission
  • High Temperature
  • Hot Gases
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Materials
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Properties

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