The Chemistry and Mechanics of Combustion with Application to Rocket Engine Systems.

Abstract

The purpose is to study the interdependence of combustion processes and the physico-mechanical behavior of solid fuel materials within the context of a rocket engine system. It is intended to capitalize upon a quantitative understanding of molecular structure, which affects both the combustion and mechanics behavior, and treat the propellant fuel and associated inert components as materials system--from processing, to a determination of the constitutive equation as needed to assess structural integrity, and failure under various environmental and loading conditions. Concurrently, several tasks are concerned with propellant as an energy source--from ignition through burning, gas dynamics, interaction with nozzle and insulation components, and consideration of electron noise and radar attenuation in the plume.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734788

Entities

People

  • A. D. Baer
  • L. K. Isaacson
  • M. L. Williams
  • N. W. Ryan
  • R. H. Boyd

Organizations

  • University of Utah

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Constitutive Equations
  • Engines
  • Equations
  • Fuels
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Ignition
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanics
  • Molecular Structure
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Engines
  • Solid Fuels
  • Structural Integrity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics