Thermal Analyses Studies on Candidate Solid JPL Propellants for Heat Sterilizable Motors
Abstract
Times to deflagration of solid JPL propellant grains varying in size and geometry have been measured, and the results have been analyzed in light of the thermal explosion theory. In addition, laboratory-scale thermoanalytical techniques have been used to study the procedural chemical kinetics of the decomposition reactions of representative solid JPL propellants. The results of these studies indicate that, for the propellants considered, estimates of thermal deflagration times can be made on the basis of laboratory-scale experiments. The effects of sterilization heat cycling tests on solid JPL propellant grains varying in size and geometry have also been studied and the results are herein reported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0872306
Entities
People
- Edward Kuletz
- Jack M. Pakulak Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake