Evaluation of a "Feasibility Study of an IM Ignitor" and a Summary of the Results to be Used in the "Thermal Initiation" Project
Abstract
In the Frame of the project Feasibility study of an IM Ignitor, research has been carried out to develop an Ignitor for a rocket system. The main goal of this project was development of an Ignitor to increase the probability for an IM classification for a rocket system. Besides the development of new rocket propellants, the work was emphasized on the determination of material parameters as a function of the temperature and the response of the propellants in different Cook off tests. It was foreseen that this project would give a lot of interesting information for the project Thermische Initiatie. Therefore a summary of the results and a short evaluation of the project is given. As a result of the project, it can be stated that a planned early initiation of the ignitor in a Cook off test could result in a mild response of the rocket motor instead of a severe explosion. As a condition for this statement, the rocket system must be seen as an open system and the main charge must be in such a condition that, at the moment of initiation, the probability on a severe deflagration or DDT reaction is negligibly. The material parameter from this project can be used in Cook off calculations in the Ti project for verification and improvement of the computer model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA340757
Entities
People
- J. H. H. Scholtes
Organizations
- Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO