High Velocity Impact Initiated Aluminum Combustion Studies
Abstract
The purpose of this proposal is to purchase a laboratory-scalehigh velocity impact ignition system that will enable evaluation and characterization of thecombustion performance of newly synthesized aluminum based energetic materials. Intentionsare to launch small scale solid energetic material projectiles at velocities up to 4000 ft/s to impactinert targets and quantify combustion performance by pressure history as well as couplingexisting diagnostics such as high-speed visible light, high-speed IR. This is a unique and cleverdesign for an academic system because it safely enables launch of small energetic materialquantities and provides flexibility to interchange barrels and chambers for varied projectilevelocities while using standard cases and propellants
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612653
Entities
People
- Michelle L. Pantoya
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Texas Tech University System
- United States Navy