Deep Ocean Hydrazine Decomposition Testing

Abstract

A hydrazine-fueled gas generator was built, instrumented, and tested in situ to obtain decomposition efficiency data. This test unit was completely self-contained and could be lowered to 20,000 feet by means of an available nylon line. Data obtained at 1060 feet verify laboratory results taken by the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake. A test unit failure at 17,700 feet prompted reconsideration of the physical properties of hydrazine. This evaluation culminated in laboratory testing which demonstrated that propellant-grade hydrazine will freeze at temperatures and pressures found in the ocean depths below approximately 9500 feet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA020808

Entities

People

  • R. T. Hoffman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Reduction
  • Decomposition
  • Equations
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flow Rate
  • Heat Energy
  • Liquids
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Recording Systems
  • Relief Valves
  • Seabed
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.