An experimental investigation of fuel regression rate control in solid fuel ramjets.
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Authors
Ko, Bog Nam
Subjects
ramjet
solid fuel
regression rate control
solid fuel
regression rate control
Advisors
Netzer, David W.
Date of Issue
1984-12
Date
December 1984
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted to examine
fuel regression rate control methods other than variable
bypass air flow rates in the solid fuel ramjet. Air and
oxygen injection at various axial locations within the fuel
grain were examined as well as air, oxygen and ethylene
injection through the step face. One inlet swirl design was
also tested. Secondary gas injection was found to be
inadequate for regression rate control. A small amount of
inlet swirl resulted in a significant increase in fuel
regression rate, indicating that variable inlet swirl may be
a viable technique for providing in-flight fuel flow rate
modulation in the solid fuel ramjet.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Aeronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
N0001984WR41049
Funder
N0001984WR41049
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
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