Thermal and Catalytic Cracking of JP-10 for Pulse Detonation Engine Applications

Abstract

The results of previous catalytic cracking experiments have quantified the cooling capabilities, i.e., using endothermic reactions to absorb energy generated by the propulsion system. The focus was on selecting liquid fuels and reactor operating conditions that produce desirable reaction products with high heat sink capabilities. In the present study, we examined the combustion properties of JP-10 that have been modified by thermal and catalytic cracking. The goals of our program are to understand the implications for pulse-detonation engine performance when operating with modified fuels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 06, 2001
Accession Number
ADA407729

Entities

People

  • J. E. Shepherd
  • K. C. Moore
  • Matthew Cooper
  • T. H. Sobota

Organizations

  • California Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Breathing
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Catalytic Cracking
  • Combustion
  • Data Rights
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detonations
  • Endothermic Reactions
  • Energy
  • Export Controls
  • Heat Sinks
  • High Energy
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Propulsion Systems

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design