Aluminum Droplet Combustion: Rates and Mechanisms in Wet and Dry Oxidizers
Abstract
The report describes quantitative single aluminum droplet combustion studies in a variety of gaseous oxidizers including CO2 and water vapor. A laser ignition technique was employed which has a demonstrated ability to yield metal droplet burning data of very low scatter. A discussion of droplet burning models is included and the faulty assumptions underpinning them are identified. Based on experimental findings, an outline is given of the direction modeling must take to accurately describe Al droplet combustion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0778037
Entities
People
- Jack L. Prentice
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake