Supersonic Combustion and Burning in Ramjet Combustors.

Abstract

The report contains research results obtained from experimental and theoretical studies of subsonic and supersonic burning in ramjet combustors during the period 1 April 1972 to 31 March 1973. Hydrogen-oxygen mixtures sensitized by chlorine have been ignited photochemically at flow speeds from 350-550 m/s and photochemical ignition limits have been measured at pressures between 100 and 400 mmHg. The formation of weak detonation has been observed. Calculated ignition delay times have been found to agree satisfactorily with experimental values. Tables and graphs have been prepared for quick predictions of the changes resulting from heat addition to an existing sub- or supersonic flow, such as those in ramjet combustors. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0770061

Entities

People

  • C. T. Kitzmiller
  • E. E. Rice
  • Rudolph Edse

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chlorine
  • Combustion
  • Combustors
  • Detonations
  • Exothermic Reactions
  • Flow
  • Hydrogen
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Supersonic Combustion
  • Supersonic Flow

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow