Laser Ignition of Liquid Propellant XM46: Ignition of Larger Volumes.
Abstract
Studies of the laser ignition of the liquid gun propellant XM46 have been extended to volumes up to 30 cu cm of propellant. In the first part of this work, a multistage initiator was designed and tested, patterned after earlier electrical ignition designs. The study then proceeded to attempt direct ignition of 5 cu cm and 30 cu cm of the liquid. Although marginally successful, these studies demonstrate the difficulty of igniting these amounts starting from atmospheric pressure in open vessels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA322981
Entities
People
- G. P. Reeves
- Richard A. Beyer
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory