Effect of chemical reactivity on the detonation initiation in shock accelerated flow in a confined space

The interactions of a spherical flame with an incident shock wave and its reflected shock wave in a confined space were investigated using the three-dimensional reactive Navier-Stokes equations, with emphasis placed on the effect of chemical reactivity of mixture on the flame distortion and detonation initiation after the passage of the reflected shock wave. It is shown that the spatio-temporal characteristics of detonation initiation depend highly on the chemi- cal reactivity of the mixture. When the chemical reactivity enhances, the flame can be severely distorted to form a reactive shock bifurcation structure with detonations initiating at different three-dimensional spatial locations. Moreover, the detonation initiation would occur earlier in a mixture of more enhanced reactivity. The results reveal that the detona- tions arise from hot spots in the unburned region which are initiated by the shock-detonation-transition mechanism.

Theoretical Study of the Structure,Mechanism of Detonation Initiation and Stability of Transition Metal Carbohydrazide Nitrates

The geometric structure, mechanism of detonation initiation and stability of transition metal carbohydrazide （CHZ） nitrates are investigated via density functional theory. The obtained results show that the Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzerhof （HSE） functional yields the most accurate geometry. The initiating reaction of detonation in [Mn（CHZ）3]（NO3）2 and [Zn（CHZ）3]（NO3）2 is the formation of NO3 radicals. The calculated heat of formation and energy gap predict that the Mn and Zn complexes, which have the half-filled （3d5） and full-filled （3d10） electron configurations for the transition metal ions, respectively are more stable than the Co, Ni and Cu complexes. This indicates that the electron configuration of transition metal ion plays an important role in the stabilities of these energetic complexes.

Effect of actuating frequency on plasma assisted detonation initiation

Aiming at studying the influence of actuating frequency on plasma assisted detonation initiation by alternating current dielectric barrier discharge, a loosely coupled method is used to simulate the detonation initiation process of a hydrogenoxygen mixture in a detonation tube at different actuating frequencies. Both the discharge products and the detonation forming process which is assisted by the plasma are analyzed. It is found that the patterns of the temporal and spatial distributions of discharge products in one cycle are not changed by the actuating frequency. However, the concentration of every species decreases as the actuating frequency rises, and atom O is the most sensitive to this variation, which is related to the decrease of discharge power. With respect to the reaction flow of the detonation tube, the deflagration-todetonation transition（DDT） time and distance both increase as the actuating frequency rises, but the degree of effect on DDT development during flow field evolution is erratic. Generally, the actuating frequency affects none of the amplitude value of the pressure, temperature, species concentration of the flow field, and the combustion degree within the reaction zone.

Effect of Cellular Instability on the Initiation of Cylindrical Detonations

The direct initiation of detonations in one-dimensional （1D） and two-dimensional （2D） cylindrical geometries is investigated through numerical simulations. In comparison of 1D and 2D simulations, it is found that cellular instability has a negative effect on the 2D initiation and makes it more difficult to initiate a sustaining 2D cylindrical detonation. This effect associates closely with the activation energy. For the lower activation energy, the 2D initiation of cylindrical detonations can be achieved through a subcritical initiation way. With increasing the activation energy, the 2D cylindrical detonation has increased difficulty in its initiation due to the presence of unreacted pockets behind the detonation front and usually requires rather larger source energy.

Detonation initiation developing from the Richtmyer-Meshkov instability

Detonation initiation resulting from the Richtmyer-Meshkov instability is investigated numerically in the configuration of the shock/spark-induced-deflagration interaction in a combustive gas mixture. Two-dimensional multi-species Navier-Stokes equations implemented with the detailed chemical reaction model are solved with the dispersion-controlled dissipative scheme. Numerical results show that the spark can create a blast wave and ignite deflagrations. Then, the deflagration waves are enhanced due to the Richtmyer-Meshkov instability, which provides detonation initiations with local environment conditions. By examining the deflagration fronts, two kinds of the initiation mechanisms are identified. One is referred to as the deflagration front acceleration with the help of the weak shock wave, occurring on the convex surfaces, and the other is the hot spot explosion deriving from the deflagration front focusing, occurring on the concave surfaces.

Experimental study on detonation parameters and cellular structures of fuel cloud

In this paper, detonation parameters of fuel cloud, such as propylene oxide （PO）, isopropyl nitrate （IPN）, hex- ane, 90# oil and decane were measured in a self-designed and constructed vertical shock tube. Results show that the deto- nation pressure and velocity of PO increase to a peak value and then decrease smoothly with increasing equivalence ra- tio. Several nitrate sensitizers were added into PO to make fuel mixtures, and test results indicated that the additives can efficiently enhance detonation velocity and pressure of fuel cloud and one type of additive n-propyl nitrate （NPN） played the best in the improvement. The critical initiation energy that directly initiated detonation of all the test liquid fuel clouds showed a U-shape curve relationship with equiva- lence ratios. The optimum concentration lies on the rich-fuel side （;b 〉 1）. The critical initiation energy is closely related to molecular structure and volatility of fuels. IPN and PO have similar critical values while that of alkanes are larger. Detonation cell sizes of PO were respectively investigated at 25;C, 35;C and 50;C with smoked foil technique. The cell width shows a U-shape curve relationship with equivalence ratios at all temperatures. The minimal cell width also lies on the rich-fuel side （;b 〉 1）. The cell width of PO vapor is slightly larger than that of PO cloud. Therefore, the deto- nation reaction of PO at normal temperature is controlled by gas phase reaction.

Numerical simulation of shock initiation of the coated-type projectile penetrating target

The behavior of the charge initiation of the coated-type projectile penetrating target is researched by means of numerical simulation. The influences on charge initiation of the projectile shape, shell thickness, charge diameter, and projectile velocity are analyzed. Results show that projectile shape takes an obvious impact on critical detonation velocity, that for the projectile with the same quality, it is more vulnerable for the cylindrical projectile with the one length-diameter ratio to occurring shock initiation than the spherical projectile, the charge diameter is an important factor that affecting critical detonation velocity, which significantly decreases as the charge diameter increases.

Experimental study on propagation characteristics of rotating detonation wave with kerosene fuel-rich gas

In this study, kerosene fuel-rich gas produced by the combustion in the gas generator was used as the fuel and oxygen-rich air was used as the oxidant to investigate the propagation characteristics of the rotating detonation wave (RDW). The initiation of the kerosene fuel-rich gas and propagation process of the RDW were analyzed. The influences of the oxygen content in the oxidizer, kerosene mass flow rate of the gas generator, and temperature of the kerosene fuel-rich gas on the propagation process of the RDW were studied. The experimental results revealed that the propagation velocity of the RDW could be improved by increasing the three parameters mentioned above with the kerosene mass flow rate as the strongest factor. The minimum oxygen content that could successfully initiate and maintain the stable propagation of the RDW was 32%, achieving the RDW velocity of 1141.9 m/s. The RDW mainly propagated as two-counter rotating waves and a single wave when the equivalent ratios were 0.62–0.79 and 0.85–0.87, respectively. The highest RDW velocity of 1637.2 m/s was obtained when the kerosene mass flow rate, oxygen content, and equivalent ratio were 74.6 g/s, 44%, and 0.87, respectively.

Accelerated initiation of oblique detonation induced by disturbance in detonative zone

In the real flow for high altitude,the initiation mechanism of the oblique detonation involves the coupling of complex wave structures and combustion waves,which may result in the phenomenon of extinction.The approach of stable initiation is one of the key factors that restricting the oblique detonation engine from theory to practice.The wave structure,initiation characteristics and characteristic parameters of the flow field are analyzed,the two-dimensional Euler equation considering the detailed chemical reactions of multi-component are solved.First,the approaches of blunt bump and transverse jet are combined used to shorten the detonation distance of the oblique detonation.Results show that these methods can promote the accelerated initiation of the oblique detonation effectively,and the detonation distance can be shortened more than 90%.There are two wave structures induced by the blunt bump:weak coupled and strong coupled,adding the transverse jet promotes the transition between these two wave structures.Then,the shape of the bump and the characteristic parameters of the transverse jet are optimized.The streamline-shape bump can eliminate the recirculation zone formed after the circle bump and the ellipse bump.The transverse jet will produce an oblique detonation wave at the front of the jet position,which changes the wave structure and initiation mode of the oblique detonation wave.It is expected to reveal the accelerated initiation mechanism of oblique detonation under the induction zone disturbance and complex flow environment,deepen the understanding of the detonation law of oblique detonation wave under real flow conditions,and provide a scientific basic for the development of the combustor of the oblique detonation engine.

Research on design and firing performance of Si-based detonator

For the chip integration of MEMS(micro-electromechanical system) safety and arming device, a miniature detonator needs to be developed to reduce the weight and volume of explosive train. A Si-based micro-detonator is designed and fabricated, which meets the requirement of MEMS safety and arming device. The firing sensitivity of micro-detonator is tested according to GJB/z377A-94 sensitivity test methods:Langlie. The function time of micro-detonator is measured using wire probe and photoelectric transducer. The result shows the average firing voltage is 6.4 V when the discharge capacitance of firing electro-circuit is 33 mF. And the average function time is 5.48 ms. The firing energy actually utilized by Si-based micro-detonator is explored.

Three-dimensional detonation cellular structures in rectangular ducts using an improved CESE scheme

The three-dimensional premixed H2-O2 detonation propagation in rectangular ducts is simulated using an in-house parallel detonation code based on the second-order space-time conservation element and solution element（CE/SE） scheme.The simulation reproduces three typical cellular structures by setting appropriate cross-sectional size and initial perturbation in square tubes.As the cross-sectional size decreases,critical cellular structures transforming the rectangular or diagonal mode into the spinning mode are obtained and discussed in the perspective of phase variation as well as decreasing of triple point lines.Furthermore,multiple cellular structures are observed through examples with typical aspect ratios.Utilizing the visualization of detailed three-dimensional structures,their formation mechanism is further analyzed.

The role of crystal lattice free volume in nitramine detonation

Crystal lattice free volumes,△V,of 22 nitramines introduced into relationships of maximal theoretical crystal densities(TMD),detonation velocities(D)and volume heats of explosives(ρ.Q).Values of all these characteristics increase with an increase in the AV values.However,more realistic dependencies for the TMD and D values are obtained by using correlations with ratio of the intrinsic molecular volume,Vint,to△V(i.e.Vint/△V),whereby the dependence on the D values reflects their similar relationship to a sum of the positive(VS,max)and negative(VS,min)extremes of the molecular surface electrostatic potentials(VS,∑).Also,directly proportional linear relationships are specified between the VS,∑ values on the one hand,and the △V and Vint/△V values,on the other.It is stated that the crystal lattice free volumes might have a similar role in detonation of nitramines as the intermolecular force effect in their molecular crystals(they are as if representative of such forces).

Research on Matching Relationship Between Number of Initiation Points and Charge Diameter

For shaped charges,LS-DYNA software was adopted to explore the influence of number of initiation points on the penetrator formation numerically.Changed the number of initiation points from 4 to 36,the performance of penetrator under four different kinds of typical charge diameter was analyzed,and the effect of detonation wave pressure on the liner was discussed.The minimum number of initiation points to substitute for annular initiation was obtained for each of four warheads with different charge diameters,and the curve representing the relation between the number of initiation points and charge diameter was found out also by using polynomial fitting.The simulation result provides a reference for the design of multimode warhead.

Initiation characteristics of oblique detonation waves from a finite wedge under argon dilution

In this paper,the flow field characteristics of Oblique Detonation Waves(ODWs)induced by a finite wedge under argon dilution are studied by solving the Euler equations with a detailed chemical model of hydrogen and air.First,the effects of the expansion waves,argon concentration,geometric parameters,and Mach number on the ODW are discussed.The results show that the changes of these parameters may make the oblique detonation not be initiated.Then,the ODW initiation criterion of the finite wedge is summarized,as the characteristic length of the induction zone LCand the characteristic length of the oblique wedge LWmeet the condition LC/LW<1,the initiation of the ODW occurs;otherwise,it does not occur.What’s more,the Constant Volume Combustion(CVC)theory is applied to study the characteristic length of induction zone.It is found that CVC theory is more suitable for the“smooth transition”type of ODW flow field,the theoretical and numerical characteristic length in induction regions are in good agreement.This work is of great significance for the design of oblique detonation engines for hypersonic vehicles.

Detonation safety of blasting caps

By means of researching into sympathetic detonation of blasting detonators in air, the regular patterns are concluded from blasting detonators interaction with the shock loading. The aerial distribution of initiating ability of detonators looks like a butterfly. The initiating ability mainly consists of shock wave, explosive gases and fliers. But fundamental questions remain. When does shock wave take the leading role? When and how does the explosive gases or the fliers take function? For those questions, there is less quantitative research. Through the theoretic deduction of the overpressure, the energy calculation of fliers and the experiment of sympathetic detonation of detonators, we can learn the sympathetic detonation distances of several kinds of detonators and make an inquiry into the lateral initiating regulations of detonators. So, we can provide the base data for the research into no sympathetic detonation of herd blasting detonators and then control the detonation between them. Then we can make full use of detonators and reduce the frequency of accidents caused by detonators.

Experimental research on rotating detonation with liquid hypergolic propellants

This paper describes experimental research into the initiation and propagation of rotating detonation for liquid Nitrogen TetrOxide(NTO) and liquid MonoMethylHydrazine(MMH).An annular rocket-type combustor without nozzle was designed to investigate detonation combustion. The propellants were injected through unlike impingement injectors. The combustion flame fronts and pressure waves were detected using optical diagnostics and dynamic pressure sensors,respectively. The propagation of rotating detonation was established spontaneously by increasing the mass flow rate of propellants. The velocity of propagation of the flame fronts and pressure waves was nearly equal and reaches supersonic speed. Two different detonation combustion patterns are present, single wave mode and double waves mode. And in double waves mode, the two detonation waves are always counter-rotating. The possibility of rotating detonation initiation in a combustor with nozzle was also checked. Stable rotating detonation can be initialized and sustained at similar operating conditions.

Oblique detonation wave triggered by a double wedge in hypersonic flow

Pressure-gain combustion has gained attention for airbreathing ramjet engine applications owing to its better thermodynamic efficiency and fuel consumption rate. In contrast with traditional detonation induced by a single wedge, the present study considers oblique shock interactions attached to double wedges in a hypersonic combustible flow. The temperature/pressure increases sharply across the interaction zone that initiates an exothermic reaction, finally resulting in an Oblique Detonation Wave(ODW). Compared with the case for a single-wedge ODW, the double-wedge geometry has great potential to control the initiation of the ODW. As a tentative study, two-dimensional compressible Euler equations with a two-step induction-reaction kinetic model are used to solve the detonation dynamics triggered by a double wedge. The effects of the wedge angles and wedge corner locations on the initiation structures are investigated numerically.The results show an ODW complex comprising three Oblique Shock Waves(OSWs), an induction zone, a curved detonation front, and an unburned/low-temperature gas belt close to the surface of the second wedge. Both the increasing wedge angle and downstream wedge corner location lead to an abrupt OSW–ODW transition type, whereas the former corresponds to the shock–shock interaction and the later has a greater effect on the exothermic chemical process. Analysis of the shock polar and flow scale confirms that the OSW–ODW initiation structure mainly depends on the coupling of shocks and heat release in a confined initiation zone.

3种典型炸药水中爆炸初始冲击波的近场参数测试

为了探索水中爆炸初始冲击波近场的传播特性和衰减差异,扩展水箱法测爆压试验的研究范围,采用高速摄影狭缝扫描测试方法,对3种典型的柱状炸药(TNT、JH-14、JO-9159)水中爆炸过程进行了测试研究,测量获得了一维正平面水中初始冲击波传播的时间历程演化曲线;由此拟合计算出柱状炸药的水中初始冲击波传播速度随时间的变化曲线,进一步由水的冲击雨果尼奥方程和冲击波动量方程、界面上压力和质点速度连续的条件及声学近似理论,计算得到了水中爆炸初始冲击波阵面压力的衰减曲线和炸药试样的爆压、多方指数等爆轰参数。结果表明,水中爆炸初始冲击波阵面压力近似以指数形式衰减,初始阶段衰减极快;当炸药爆压为20~37 GPa时,水中冲击波初始速度处于5.66~6.81 km/s的范围,波阵面初始压力与炸药的爆压近似成线性关系;虽然JO-9159的爆速和爆压均高于JH-14和TNT,但其水中初始冲击波传播仅在7μs后,其冲击波速度与波阵面压力下降至最低,说明以HMX为基的理想炸药水中爆炸初始冲击波速度和波阵面压力的衰减率要高于以RDX为基的理想炸药和TNT,高爆速、高爆压类理想炸药在水中初始冲击波性能方面优势不显著。

机械起爆引信改装方法及传爆能力分析

为解决机械起爆引信失效率高的问题,探索出一种保留传爆序列的起爆引信改装方法和解除保险方法。运用Autodyn软件仿真分析工业8号雷管在空气中爆炸的冲击波超压,发现在距离雷管端面2 mm内的空气冲击波超压大幅下降,要引爆不保留传爆序列(只含传爆药)的起爆引信,雷管端面与传爆药的理论最大允许间隙约为0.33 mm。分别对保留传爆序列和不保留传爆序列2种起爆引信进行钢凹试验,设置无间隙和有间隙2种起爆情形,试验结果表明:无间隙起爆时,2种起爆引信的传爆能力相当,钢凹深度分别为1.80 mm和2.08 mm。间隙2 mm起爆时,不保留传爆序列的起爆引信未完全作用,钢板表面无形变;带传爆序列的起爆引信完全作用,钢凹深度2.04 mm。试验结果既印证了仿真分析的准确性,也说明了带传爆序列的起爆引信对雷管端面间隙不敏感,具有很高的传爆可靠性,配合解除保险方法,将显著提高机械起爆引信的作用安全性和有效性。

乙烯对煤粉-氧气爆轰波起爆特性影响机制的实验研究

为实现煤粉连续旋转爆轰发动机的可靠点火,开展乙烯对煤粉-氧气起爆特性的影响机制研究。在初始压力p 0=100 kPa下,采用高能电点火对有无0.5当量比乙烯氛围下的煤粉-氧气混合物开展直接起爆实验研究。点火能量通过测定在空气中高能电火花产生的爆炸波压强进行计算。计算后发现:采用6.3 J的有效点火能量,煤粉-氧气在不含乙烯的氛围下无法起爆;在此能量下,煤粉-氧气在0.5当量比的乙烯氛围条件下可实现直接起爆;将能量降低为3.6 J,使其低于乙烯-氧气(0.5当量比)混合物的临界起爆能量,虽然乙烯-氧气无法直接起爆,但是在加入煤粉后却可以形成稳定的自持爆轰波。研究结果表明:若要实现煤粉-氧气的直接起爆,则需要添加一定量的助爆气体(如乙烯);煤粉的加入还可以拓宽乙烯-氧气混合物的起爆极限。所得结果可以为煤粉连续旋转爆轰发动机的点火起爆提供理论依据并提供技术支撑。