RADIATION AUGMENTED BURNING OF A SOLID PROPELLANT
Abstract
An experimental situation was devised in which the gaseous flame of a regressing solid propellant was suppressed and replaced by a radiative input to the sample surface so as to allow a detailed examination of the energetics of propellant gasification. The desired flameless regression condition was attained for at least two PBAA/AP compositions. However, two seriously detrimental effects entered into the experiments: an abnormally large proportion of AP was ejected from the regressing sample surface and the unejected fraction largely sublimed without further reaction. The combination of these two factors and the very low pressures required in the tests severly limits the applicability of the results to normal propellant combustion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0664252
Entities
People
- M. Summerfield
- T. J. Ohlemiller
Organizations
- Princeton University