Sensitizing Reaction Chemistry In Detonation
Abstract
The work proposed here centers on a rational sensitization of the chemistry effect without affecting the unburned mixture properties that would impact gas dynamics. The goal is to isolate the chemistry effect from gas dynamic effects on detonation.Detonation is a complex phenomenon that usually exhibits a degree of chemistry effect. Although the detonation wave speed is independent of reaction kinetics, past studies have shown that chemistry appears to impact detonation initiation, quenching, diffraction and detonation cell structure and size. A basic understanding of these properties is crucial to the design and optimization of detonation based chemical propulsion of interest to the Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Dec 05, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501610486
Entities
People
- Hai Wang
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Stanford University
- United States Air Force