Decomposition of Hydrazine on Shell 405 Catalyst at High Pressure. Part 1. 500 - 5,000 PSI.

Abstract

The decomposition of hydrazine on Shell 405 catalyst has been studied at pressures from 500 to 5,050 psi. A novel laboratory apparatus was developed with which the propellant flow rate and reaction pressure could be remotely and independently varied and monitored. Virtually unlimited run times were possible. Significant reductions in reaction efficiency with increasing pressure were observed, but 60% ammonia dissociation efficiences were measured at 4,600 psi. An empirical equation relating the ammonia dissociation efficiency to pressure and bed length is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0906458

Entities

People

  • James T. Bryant
  • Stanley E. Wood

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Catalysts
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Decomposition
  • Dissociation
  • Efficiency
  • Equations
  • Flow Rate
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrazines
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Propellants
  • Research Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Rocket Propulsion.