Research on Non-Steady Combustion and Extinguishment.

Abstract

Prior reports of work accomplished on this grant describe a mathematical model of non-steady rocket motor ballistics based on a simplified combustion theory. Current work is directed toward exploring the limitations of the theory. This is being done by carrying out a series of six experiments with different propellants and comparing the experimental results with theoretical predictions. The six experiments are: (1) Pressure dependence of burning rate, (2) L*- instability, (3) acoustic instability, (4) ignition, (5) response of steady burning to initial temperature variation, and (6) response of steady burning to thermal radiation. A modification of existing T-Burner theory has been considered.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004415

Entities

People

  • M. Duane Horton
  • Ralph L. Coates

Organizations

  • Brigham Young University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistics
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Ignition
  • Instability
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Propellants
  • Radiation
  • Rocket Engines
  • Thermal Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design