Characterization of Combustion Products of Military Propellants. Volume 2.
Abstract
Three approaches for determining the nature and amounts of combustion products formed from military propellants were investigated: 1) computer-simulated modeling; 2) laboratory measurements on WC844 propellant fired in an M16 rifle and in a laboratory-scale combustor, and on MLRS propellant burned in a small, test motor, 3) field measurements involving sampling and analysis of combustion products from an XM2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, an M198 howitzer, and the MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System). Fairly detailed qualitative and quantitative analytical data are presented for some major and minor combustion products formed from the WC844 propellant. Qualitative analytical data on a large number of trace combustion products formed from the WC8434 propellant were obtained for the first time. Data generated from the field studies were limited, indicative of the difficulties involved. An attempt was made to assess the value of the three approaches characterizing combustion products from propellant systems. Recommendations for future studies were made. Keywords: Tables(Data).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA167417
Entities
People
- Alan Snelson
- Paul Ase
- Ronald Butler
- Warren Bock
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute