Radiation/Catalytic Augmented Combustion.
Abstract
Two novel concepts for extending aircraft operational range have been researched under this contract. They are radiative and catalytic augmentation techniques. The feasibility of utilizing these techniques to alter (augment) combustion initiation and reaction kinetics which restrict combustor operation via limits on flammability, flame propagation, ignition and stability has been investigated. Both techniques have demonstrated the potential to improve combustion processes. The radiative technique under laboratory static conditions has successfully ignited fuel-air mixtures, and has enhanced combustion processes, utilizing pulsed and continuous vacuum ultraviolet light sources. Similarly, the catalytic technique has broadened stability limits under normally difficult fuel lean, low temperature conditions. Complementary efforts have focused on the developement of analytical capabilities required for modeling the radiative and catalytic techniques. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148758
Entities
People
- A. E. Cerkanowicz
- I. D. Crane