Hypergolic Combustion Demonstration in a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine

Abstract

The theory of hypergolic combustion was experimentally verified in a reciprocating internal combustion engine by preheating the fuel to near 1000 F before direct high pressure injection into the combustion chamber. Dramatic reductions in ignition delay and exhaust smoke were observed. The potential for combustion rate control and a major improvement in engine power density were also demonstrated. Multifuel operation was addressed. Originator supplied keywords include: Hypergolic combustion, Phyrophoric combustion, Preheated fuel, High-temperature fuel injection, Ignition delay reduction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA150846

Entities

People

  • D. H. Scharnweber

Organizations

  • Eaton Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Systems
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Science

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Rocket Propulsion.