Solid Propellant Flame Spectroscopy
Abstract
This report summarizes the progress made in solid propellant flame chemistry studies. These chemistry studies involved the spectroscopic determination of species concentration and temperature profiles in solid propellant flames at pressures from atmospheric to 7 MPa (1000 psi). The propellants involved contained AP and HMX, as well as several other formulations. The molecules studied were OH, CH, NH, and NO, primarily, although other atomic and molecular species were seen in the propellant flames in emission. The primary diagnostic employed was laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), although the chemiluminescence (emission) from the propellant flames was also studied. These experiments are continuing. Keywords: Models, Combustion diagnostics, Hydrogen oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Chemical radicals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA199334
Entities
People
- J. T. Edwards