Fuel Chemistry and Combustion Distribution Effects on Rocket Engine Combustion Stability
Abstract
The goal of the project is to understand how changes in the rate of energy addition can be used to alter the combustion instability characteristics of liquid rocket engines. Fuels with increased energy, either due to higher heats of formation or energetic additives, will generally result in adiabatic flame temperatures and higher performance. They may have higher rates of reaction. It is known that hydrogen, with a very high rate of reaction, tends to be a stable rocket fuel. This study seeks to understand how changes in combustion rate, due to fuel chemistry changes, might be used to develop high-performing, stable rocket engines .
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA566310
Entities
People
- Stephen D. Heister
- Steven F Son
- William E Anderson
Organizations
- Purdue University