Radiation Augmented Combustion.

Abstract

Radiative initiation and enhancement of combustion in unsensitized fuel-air mixtures via the photodissociation of oxygen molecules and combustion intermediary species is being investigated. Pulsed VUV (vacuum ultraviolet) light sources and continuous UV (ultraviolet) light sources are being used for this purpose. Experimental efforts are directed at elucidation of light source conversion efficiency and spectral characteristics, and reactant mixture-photon interactions. A complimentary effort involves the development of analytical capability required for modeling photochemical initiation and enhancement of combustion. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA062035

Entities

People

  • Anthony E. Cerkanowicz
  • William Bartok

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustors
  • Crystal Structure
  • Equations
  • Ignition
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Science
  • Light Sources
  • Linear Accelerators
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design