Combustion Properties of High-Density Fuels.

Abstract

The proposed fuel, RJ-5, is a blend of several fused ring hydrocarbons of low carbon/hydrogen ratio. This property imports high density and high volumetric heat of combustion to the fuel, features which make it a promising candidate for volume-limited applications such as the ASALM program. Unfortunately, the need for improvements in several of its physical properties, such as freezing point and viscosity, as well as production-related difficulties, have necessitated modification of the fuel's isomer ratio and the use of additives. It is well established that small quantities of additives can have major effects on combustion parameters such as flame velocity, first and second ignition delays, and hot-wire ignition temperatures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA060762

Entities

People

  • John M. Brupbacher
  • M. Thomas Mccall

Organizations

  • Martin Marietta

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Diameters
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Heat Of Vaporization
  • High Density
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Shock Tubes
  • Shock Waves
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Vaporization
  • Vapors

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  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design