The Chemistry and Mechanics of Combustion with Applications to Rocket Engine Systems
Abstract
This report studies the interdependence of combustion processes and the physics-mechanical behavior of solid fuel materials within the context of a rocket engine system. It capitalizes upon a quantitative understanding of molecular structure, which affects both combustion and mechanics behavior, and treats the propellant fuel and associated inert components as a 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. The 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. Six task areas are presently envisioned. The six areas include: (1) Combustion and transport mechanisms; (2) Flow and heat transfer; (3) Ablation mechanisms; (4) Radiation attenuation and plasma physics; (5) Mechanics of solids; (6) Transition to detonation mechanisms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0847204
Entities
People
- M. L. Williams
Organizations
- University of Utah