Solid Propellant Rocket Research

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Front Cover
Solid Propellant Rocket Research
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
AMERICAN ROCKET SOCIETY: Solid Rockets Committee
Solid Rockets Committee and Symposium Papers Committee
CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 1
PREFACE TO THE SERIES
PREFACE TO THE VOLUME
PART A: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GRAINS
CHAPTER 1. GRAIN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS FOR VERY LARGE ROCKET MOTORS
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
MOTOR HARDWARE
MONOLITHIC GRAINS
COMPARTMENTED GRAIN
MODULAR GRAIN
CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2. ON "POISSON!S RATIO" IN LINEAR VISCO-ELASTIC PROPELLANTS
Abstract
1. "Poisson's Ratio" in Linear Visco-Elasticity
2. Evaluation of "Poisson's ratio" for Simple Elastically Compressible Visco-Elastic Media
3. Lateral Pressure on Thin-Walled Container due to Uni-Axial Compression of Simple Linear Visco-Elastic Propellant
4. Linear Visco-Elastic Propellants with Continuous Distribution of Relaxation Times
5. Concluding Remarks
References
CHAPTER 3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND THE DESIGN OF SOLID PROPELLANT MOTORS
Abstract
Introduction
Background
Strain Analysis
Model Representation
Ignition Analysis
Slump and Inertia
Thermal Strains
Failure Analysis
One to Three Dimensional Failure Association
Conclusion
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4. A METHOD OF STRENGTH ANALYSIS OF SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET GRAINS
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Criteria of Failure
Effects of Internal Pressure
Effects of Temperature Cycling
Effects of Geometrical Irregularities
Determination of Limiting Pressure
Concluding Remarks
Nomenclature
Bibliography
Reference Textbooks
CHAPTER 5. STRESS AND STRAIN ANALYSIS OF CYLINDRICAL CASE-BONDED GRAINS
A/ Ideally rigid chamber
B/ Influence of k
C/ Influence of m and m'
D/ Influence of E/E'
E/ Influence of the liner
F/ Conclusions
ANNEX I. INFLUENCE OF THE LINER
ANNEX II. DETERMINATION OF k
References
PART B: STEADY-STATE BURNING MECHANISMS
CHAPTER 6. BURNING MECHANISM OF AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE PROPELLANTS'
ABSTRACT
I. Structure of the Burning Zone of an Ammonium Perchlorate PropelIant
Introduction
Conditions at the Burning Surface
Temperature Profile of the Reaction Zone (Thermocouple Method)
Temperature Profile of the Reaction Zone (Thermocouple Method)
Temperature Profile of Gaseous Reaction Layer ( Optical Method)
Spectrographic Scanning of the Flame Zone
II. Theory of Burning of a Composite Solid Propellant
Physico-chemical Model of the Flame
AnaIysis
Possible Tests of the Theory
Other Attempts at a Theory of Burning
ExperimentaI Method
Effects of Particle Size and Fuel-Qxidant Ratio
Effect of Particle Size Distribution
Effect of Copper Chromite Catalyst
ConcIusions
Note Added in Proof
References
CHAPTER 7. SOME RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN THE STEADY-STATE BURNING OF COMPOSITE SOLID PROPELLANTS
ABSTRACT
A. Introduction
B. Study of Techniques of Measurements with a Strand Burner
C. Measurement of Burning Rates in a Radial Burning Grain
D. The Study of Particle Size Effects on Burning Rates
E. The Effect of Radiation Upon the Burning Rate of Composite Solid Propellants
F. Conclusion
Note Added in Proof
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 8. A THEORETICAL STUDY OF THE BURNING OF A SOLID PROPELLANT SANDWICH
ABSTRACT
NOMENCLATURE
1. INTRODUCTION
2. STATEMENT OF SANDWICH PROPELLANT PROBLEM
3. COMBINED CONCENTRATION AND TEMPERATURE FIELDS
4. BURNING RATE - SURFACE TEMPERATURE RELATION
5. DEPRESSION OF FUEL SLAB SURFACES
6. CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 9. THE ROLE OF BINDER IN COMPOSITE PROPELLANT COMBUSTION
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
TWO-TEMPERATURE POSTULATE AND "THERMAL LAYER" THEORY OF COMBUSTION
THE INFLUENCE OF BINDER ON THE THERMAL LAYER
APPLICATION TO EXPERIMENTAL BURNING RATE DATA
PHYSICAL ROLE OF BINDER IN PROPELLANT BURNING
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
PART C: COMBUSTION OF METALS
CHAPTER 10. COMBUSTION OF METALS: PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1 . Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering , Member ARS.
2. The author would like to thank the Research Laboratories of the United Aircraft Corp. for performing these calculations
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 11. THE EXPERIMENTAL NATURE OF THE COMBUSTION OF METALLIC POWDERS
INTRODUCTION
EXPERIMENTAL
METALLOGRAPHIC STUDY OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
X-RAY DIFFRACTION STUDIES OF THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
THERMODYNAMIC CALCULATIONS OF ADIABATIC COMBUSTION TEMPERATURES
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
PROPOSED MODEL
CHAPTER 12. COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF METAL PARTICLES
I. Chemist, Poulter Laboratory, Propulsion Division
CHAPTER 13. THE COMBUSTION OF ELEMENTAL BORON
I. Senior Scientist
Rate-Limiting Steps
Region I
Region II
Region III
Region IV
Region V
Ignition Temperature
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 14. METAL COMBUSTION IN DEFLAGRATING PROPELLANT
I. Chemist, Combustion Group
PART D: THEORIES OF UNSTABLE COMBUSTION
CHAPTER 15. SOUD PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS AS ACOUSTIC OSCILLATORS
ABSTRACT
SOLED PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS AS ACOUSTIC OSCILLATORS
I. INTRODUCTION
II. APERÇU
III. ACOUSTIC RESPONSE OF THE BURNING SURFACE
IV. ACOUSTIC MODES OF SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKETS
V. ACOUSTIC STABILITY OF THE GAS QUASI-MODES
VI. EFFECTS AT HIGH AMPLITUDE
VII. CONCLUDING REMARKS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
References
CHAPTER 16. HEAT TRANSFER STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS
Introduction
The Equations for Heat Transfer at the Surface of a Burning Propellant
Steady State Solutions
Stability Analysis of Small Perturbations
ConcIusions
Acknowledgment
Nomenclature
Bibliography
CHAPTER 17. A THEORY OF OSCILLATORY BURNING OF SOLID PROPELLANTS ASSUMING A CONSTANT SURFACE TEMPERATURE
SUMMARY
Introduction
Discussion
References
CHAPTER 18. COMBUSTION INSTABILITY IN SOLID ROCKETS USING PROPELLANTS WITH REACTIVE ADDITIVES
SUMMARY
SYMBOL LIST
I. INTRODUCTION
II. PHYSICAL VISUALIZATION AND GENERAL SCHEME OF ANALYSIS
III. MODEL WITH INSENSITIVE HEAT SOURCES
IV. MODEL WITH SENSITIVE HEAT SOURCES
V. CONCLUDING REMARKS
APPENDIX: Analysis With Distributed, Sensitive Heat Source Model
References
CHAPTER 19. THE INFLUENCE OF EROSIVE BURNING ON ACOUSTIC INSTABILITY IN SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS
ABSTRACT
I. INTRODUCTION
II. ANALYTICAL FORMULATION
III. ANALYTICAL SOLUTION OF THE BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM
IV. RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE ANALYTICAL SOLUTION OF BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM (NON-DEGENERATE CASE)
V. THE DEGENERATE CASE
VI. DISCUSSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
PART E: EXPERIMENTS ON UNSTABLE BURNING
CHAPTER 20. AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF UNSTABLE COMBUSTION IN SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF THE UNSTABLE FIRINGS
REPRODUCIBILITY OF THE EXPERIMENTS
RESULTS OF INSTABILITY EXPERIMENTS
MOTORS WITH OPPOSED-PLANE GRAIN DESIGNS
CONCLUSIONS AND CONCLUDING REMARKS
NOMENCLATURE
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 21. EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF UNSTABLE BURNING IN SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET MOTORS
ABSTRACT
I. INTRODUCTION
II. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
III. THEORETICAL STUDIES
IV. SUMMARY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
NOMENCLATURE
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 22. UNSTABLE BURNING PHENOMENON IN DOUBLE-BASE PROPELLANTS
ABSTRACT
I INTRODUCTION
II BACKGROUND ON UNSTABLE BURNING
III THE EXPERIMENTAL ROCKET
IV SUPPRESSION OF UNSTABLE BURNING
V CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Acknowledgment
References
CHAPTER 23. REVIEW OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON COMBUSTION INSTABILITY OF SOLID PROPELLANTS
INTRODUCTION
STATUS OF THE THEORY
PRACTICAL RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
THE COMBUSTION ZONE DURING STEADY STATE COMBUSTION
UNSTEADY COMBUSTION
ACOUSTICS
DAMPING PROCESSES
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 24. RESONANT BURNING OF SOLID PROPELLANTS: REVIEW OF CAUSES, CURES AND EFFECTS
ABSTRACT
DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
SPECULATIONS CONCERNING A PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
OCCURRENCE OF THE OSCILLATORY PHENOMENON
OCCURRENCE OF THE IRREGULAR PHENOMENON
FACTORS THAT AFFECT OCCURRENCE OF UNSTABLE OPERATION
REPRODUCIBILITY
CONCLUDING REMARKS
REFERENCES
PART F: SOLID PROPELLANT IGNITION
CHAPTER 25. THE MECHANISM OF IGNITION OF COMPOSITE SOLID PROPELLANTS
ABSTRACT
I. INTRODUCTION
II. EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
III. THE GAS PHASE THEORY OF IGNITION
IV. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS AND COMPARISON WITH THEORY
V. IMPLICATIONS OF THE GAS PHASE IGNITION THEORY
VI. CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 26. PROPELLANT IGNITION BY HIGH CONVECTIVE HEAT FLUXES
Abstract
Propellant Ignition by High Convective Heat Fluxes
Summary
Nomenclature
References
CHAPTER 27. SOLID PROPELLANT IGNITION STUDIES WITH HIGH FLUX RADIANT ENERGY AS A THERMAL SOURCE
Abstract
Background
Equipment
Ignition Studies Using the Arc-Image Furnace
Temperature
Gas Composition
Delay Time
Other Experimental Techniques
Acknowledgement
REFERENCES

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