Characterizing pyrotechnic igniter output with high-speed schlieren imaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s00193-016-0640-5
Abstract: Small-scale pyrotechnic igniter output has been characterized using a high-speed schlieren imaging system for observing critical features of the post-combustion flow. The diagnostic, with laser illumination, was successfully applied towards the quantitative characterization of the… read more here.
Keywords: igniter output; pyrotechnic igniter; igniter; high speed ... See more keywords
Development of zirconium and potassium perchlorate igniter for AP/HTPB composite propellant base bleed grain
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-019-08317-2
Abstract: For effective and reliable ignition of ammonium perchlorate and hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (AP/HTPB) solid composite propellant base bleed (BB) grain a simple, reproducible and high-energy igniter composition were studied. Zirconium and potassium perchlorate (ZPP)-based compositions were… read more here.
Keywords: bleed grain; base bleed; igniter; composite propellant ... See more keywords
Numerical analysis of the thermal characteristics of a gas-dynamic ignition system
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DOI: 10.1007/s12206-018-0450-z
Abstract: As a multiple-start ignition method for liquid-fuel rocket engines, the gas-dynamic igniter has many advantages, such as a simple configuration, low weight and high structural strength. However, because of the complexity of the flow of… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics gas; ignition; gas dynamic; igniter ... See more keywords
Multi-physics modeling of a spark plasma jet igniter
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ac2b65
Abstract: The plasma-fluid multi-physics process of a spark plasma jet igniter is studiednumerically. The plasma discharge, gas heating, mass, and heat transfer processes in one working cycle are modeled and analyzed. Gas discharge starts inside the… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; spark; gas; physics ... See more keywords