Synthesis and Screening of Advanced Hydrocarbon Fuels

Abstract

These viewgraphs discuss these various goals: the HEDM program, NASA program, IHPRPT program (propellant perspective), criteria for fuel selection, approach, results and accomplishments during fiscal year 2000. The HEDM goal is to develop fuels with increased lsp over LOX/RP-1 (determined at sea level and 1000 psi chamber pressure). The IHPRPT goal (propellant contribution) is to meet IHPRPT Phase II and Phase III objectives. The NASA goal is to deliver three advanced hydrocarbon fuel in 8-10 lb. quantity and screen four hydrocarbons for their physical and hazardous properties. The criteria for fuel selection is that it predicts better performance (lsp) over LOX/RP-1 system. The most desirable physical properties are listed. The approach is thus: structural requirements, survey of energetic hydrocarbons, selection of hydrocarbons based on improved theoretical performance, synthesis of target hydrocarbons at bench scale, translate bench-scale synthesis to pilot scale.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 24, 2000
Accession Number
ADA411196

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  • Jacob Marcischak
  • Michael Tinnirello
  • Suresh C. Suri

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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  • High Energy
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
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