The present study is devoted to researching the thermal security problems of large-scale solid rocket motor with Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB). A two-dimensional axisymmetric model fo...The present study is devoted to researching the thermal security problems of large-scale solid rocket motor with Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB). A two-dimensional axisymmetric model for the cook-off of solid rocket motor is established. The reaction kinetics for the cook-off process of AP/HTPB is described by the two-step global chemical mechanism. Numerical predictions of the cook-off behavior for the propellant are conducted at fast heating rate of 1.45-2.45 K/s,and slow heating rate of 0.001-0.003 K/s, respectively. The results show that in the fast cook-off condition. the initial ignition position of AP/HTPB occurs in the annular region of the outer wall of propellant without exception, and the center point in the region is(889.1,149.5). For the region, the axial width is1.8 mm and radial thickness is 0.8 mm. However, in the slow cook-off condition, the ignition center position is shifted along the axial direction toward the right end face of the propellant with the increase of heating rate. Therefore, the influence of heating rate on ignition temperature and ignition delay time is nonnegligible within a certain range.展开更多
In the present investigation an effort has been made to understand the thermal decomposition and burn rate characteristics of AP as oxidizer and PVC and HTPB as fuel binder in composite solid propellant. The burning r...In the present investigation an effort has been made to understand the thermal decomposition and burn rate characteristics of AP as oxidizer and PVC and HTPB as fuel binder in composite solid propellant. The burning rate study has been carried out at ambient and different pressures of 2.068 Mpa, 4.760 Mpa,6.895 Mpa. The mechanism of thermal decomposition of each composition have also been determined by NETZSCH simultaneous thermal analyser, comprising differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) and thermo-gravimetric analyser(TGA). An effort has been made to study the burn rate and decomposition of fuel binder and oxidizer in presence of Fe_2O_3 and also their overall impact on combustion of propellant.展开更多
The kinetics of the thermal decomposition for a naturally ageing ammonium perchlorate(AP) and hydroxyl-terminated-polybutadiene(HTPB) base bleed composite propellant were investigated using a differential scanning cal...The kinetics of the thermal decomposition for a naturally ageing ammonium perchlorate(AP) and hydroxyl-terminated-polybutadiene(HTPB) base bleed composite propellant were investigated using a differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The naturally ageing AP/HTPB base bleed propellant samples have been stored in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature(5-25 ℃) for more than 20 years. The experimental DSC results were obtained by placing samples(each about 1.5 mg) in a sealed pan under non-isothermal condition under different heating rates, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0 and 30.0 ℃·min^(-1). The activation energy and pre-exponential factor were estimated based on the relationship between the exothermic peak temperature and the heating rate by Ozawa and Kissinger methods, respectively. The decomposition kinetic parameters is lower the values under laboratorial aging condition.展开更多
A complex multiple flame structure is formed during the combustion of AP/HTPB base bleed propellant.The AP monopropellant flame is concentrated in a thin zone above the burning surface of AP crystal to maintain self-s...A complex multiple flame structure is formed during the combustion of AP/HTPB base bleed propellant.The AP monopropellant flame is concentrated in a thin zone above the burning surface of AP crystal to maintain self-sustained decomposition.Due to the low temperature near the burning surface,the diffusion between the decomposition products of AP and the pyrolysis products of HTPB occurs,and a partly pre-mixed diffusion flame structure-leading edge flame(LEF)is formed.The effects of pressure,chemical reaction rate and AP particle size on diffusion flame structure in the range from 20 atm to 100 atm are discussed.The Peclet number increases from 6.64 at 20 atm to 21.91 at 100 atm when AP particle size is 140 mm.The high temperature zone is blown away from the burning surface because the convective transport rate increases with the increase in Peclet number.The chemical reaction rate is enhanced and the diffusion mixing is inhibited as Damkohler number increases.The chemical heat release is more concentrated and the chemical reaction zone becomes narrow when Damkohler number changes from 330 at20 atm to 4700 at 100 atm.When AP particle diameter is decreased to 60 mm,the diffusion time scale is reduced due to the reduced diffusion length scale.So the diffusion mixing is enhanced and a more pre-mixed flame is formed.The burning rate increases because the more pre-mixed heat release increases the heat feedback to the HTPB binder.展开更多
The 2D sandwich model serves as a potent tool in exploring the influence of surface geometry on the combustion attributes of Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB)propellant under rapid pressu...The 2D sandwich model serves as a potent tool in exploring the influence of surface geometry on the combustion attributes of Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB)propellant under rapid pressure decay.The thickness of the sandwich propellant is derived from slicing the 3D random particle packing,an approach that enables a more effective examination of the micro-flame structure.Comparative analysis of the predicted burning characteristics has been performed with experimental studies.The findings demonstrate a reasonable agreement,thereby validating the precision and soundness of the model.Based on the typical rapid depressurization environment of solid rocket motor(initial combustion pressure is 3 MPa and the maximum depressurization rate is 1000 MPa/s).A-type(a flatter surface),B-type(AP recesses from the combustion surface),and C-type(AP protrudes from the combustion surface)propellant combustion processes are numerically simulated.Upon comparison of the evolution of gas-phase flame between 0.1 and 1 ms,it is discerned that the flame strength and form created by the three sandwich models differ significantly at the beginning stage of depressurization,with the flame structures gradually becoming harmonized over time.Conclusions are drawn by comparison extinction times:the surface geometry plays a pivotal role in the combustion process,with AP protrusion favoring combustion the most.展开更多
文摘The present study is devoted to researching the thermal security problems of large-scale solid rocket motor with Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB). A two-dimensional axisymmetric model for the cook-off of solid rocket motor is established. The reaction kinetics for the cook-off process of AP/HTPB is described by the two-step global chemical mechanism. Numerical predictions of the cook-off behavior for the propellant are conducted at fast heating rate of 1.45-2.45 K/s,and slow heating rate of 0.001-0.003 K/s, respectively. The results show that in the fast cook-off condition. the initial ignition position of AP/HTPB occurs in the annular region of the outer wall of propellant without exception, and the center point in the region is(889.1,149.5). For the region, the axial width is1.8 mm and radial thickness is 0.8 mm. However, in the slow cook-off condition, the ignition center position is shifted along the axial direction toward the right end face of the propellant with the increase of heating rate. Therefore, the influence of heating rate on ignition temperature and ignition delay time is nonnegligible within a certain range.
文摘In the present investigation an effort has been made to understand the thermal decomposition and burn rate characteristics of AP as oxidizer and PVC and HTPB as fuel binder in composite solid propellant. The burning rate study has been carried out at ambient and different pressures of 2.068 Mpa, 4.760 Mpa,6.895 Mpa. The mechanism of thermal decomposition of each composition have also been determined by NETZSCH simultaneous thermal analyser, comprising differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) and thermo-gravimetric analyser(TGA). An effort has been made to study the burn rate and decomposition of fuel binder and oxidizer in presence of Fe_2O_3 and also their overall impact on combustion of propellant.
文摘The kinetics of the thermal decomposition for a naturally ageing ammonium perchlorate(AP) and hydroxyl-terminated-polybutadiene(HTPB) base bleed composite propellant were investigated using a differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The naturally ageing AP/HTPB base bleed propellant samples have been stored in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature(5-25 ℃) for more than 20 years. The experimental DSC results were obtained by placing samples(each about 1.5 mg) in a sealed pan under non-isothermal condition under different heating rates, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0 and 30.0 ℃·min^(-1). The activation energy and pre-exponential factor were estimated based on the relationship between the exothermic peak temperature and the heating rate by Ozawa and Kissinger methods, respectively. The decomposition kinetic parameters is lower the values under laboratorial aging condition.
基金the financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51176076)
文摘A complex multiple flame structure is formed during the combustion of AP/HTPB base bleed propellant.The AP monopropellant flame is concentrated in a thin zone above the burning surface of AP crystal to maintain self-sustained decomposition.Due to the low temperature near the burning surface,the diffusion between the decomposition products of AP and the pyrolysis products of HTPB occurs,and a partly pre-mixed diffusion flame structure-leading edge flame(LEF)is formed.The effects of pressure,chemical reaction rate and AP particle size on diffusion flame structure in the range from 20 atm to 100 atm are discussed.The Peclet number increases from 6.64 at 20 atm to 21.91 at 100 atm when AP particle size is 140 mm.The high temperature zone is blown away from the burning surface because the convective transport rate increases with the increase in Peclet number.The chemical reaction rate is enhanced and the diffusion mixing is inhibited as Damkohler number increases.The chemical heat release is more concentrated and the chemical reaction zone becomes narrow when Damkohler number changes from 330 at20 atm to 4700 at 100 atm.When AP particle diameter is decreased to 60 mm,the diffusion time scale is reduced due to the reduced diffusion length scale.So the diffusion mixing is enhanced and a more pre-mixed flame is formed.The burning rate increases because the more pre-mixed heat release increases the heat feedback to the HTPB binder.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51176076)。
文摘The 2D sandwich model serves as a potent tool in exploring the influence of surface geometry on the combustion attributes of Ammonium perchlorate/Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(AP/HTPB)propellant under rapid pressure decay.The thickness of the sandwich propellant is derived from slicing the 3D random particle packing,an approach that enables a more effective examination of the micro-flame structure.Comparative analysis of the predicted burning characteristics has been performed with experimental studies.The findings demonstrate a reasonable agreement,thereby validating the precision and soundness of the model.Based on the typical rapid depressurization environment of solid rocket motor(initial combustion pressure is 3 MPa and the maximum depressurization rate is 1000 MPa/s).A-type(a flatter surface),B-type(AP recesses from the combustion surface),and C-type(AP protrudes from the combustion surface)propellant combustion processes are numerically simulated.Upon comparison of the evolution of gas-phase flame between 0.1 and 1 ms,it is discerned that the flame strength and form created by the three sandwich models differ significantly at the beginning stage of depressurization,with the flame structures gradually becoming harmonized over time.Conclusions are drawn by comparison extinction times:the surface geometry plays a pivotal role in the combustion process,with AP protrusion favoring combustion the most.
