Ammonium dinitramide [NH4 N(NO_2)2, ADN] is considered as a possible replacement for ammonium perchlorate(AP) in nearly all kind of solid rocket propulsions in the coming future. The reason to use ADN instead of AP in...Ammonium dinitramide [NH4 N(NO_2)2, ADN] is considered as a possible replacement for ammonium perchlorate(AP) in nearly all kind of solid rocket propulsions in the coming future. The reason to use ADN instead of AP in solid rocket propulsion is because of its harmless combustion products, along with its capacity to generate high specific impulse(Isp). ADN is fairly a new member in the solid oxidizer community and is considered under green energetic material(GEM). Application and feasible utilization of ADN as an oxidizer for composite solid propellants(CSP's) requires complete knowledge of its thermal decomposition processes along with its combustion behavior. A detailed overview on the physical and chemical properties, thermal decomposition, and combustion behavior of ADN and ADN based propellants has been discussed in this paper. Catalytic effect on thermal decomposition, combustion wave structure, and burning rate of ADN is also discussed.展开更多
This paper presents the catalytic effects of Cu-Co~* catalyst on the decomposition of AN and AN/KDN based oxidizer and propellant samples. Ozawa-Flynn-Wall(OFW) iso-conversional method was used for the kinetic studies...This paper presents the catalytic effects of Cu-Co~* catalyst on the decomposition of AN and AN/KDN based oxidizer and propellant samples. Ozawa-Flynn-Wall(OFW) iso-conversional method was used for the kinetic studies and to compute the activation energy(Ea) values for various decomposition steps of the prepared oxidizer and propellant samples in the temperature range of 50 e500C. TG-DTG experiments were carried out for both oxidizer and propellant samples at the heating rates of 3, 5, and 10C/min. AN/KDN based oxidizer samples were prepared by an evaporative co-crystallization method. Citric acid sol-gel method was used for the synthesis of Cu-Co~* catalyst. The propellant sample contains HTPB as the fuel binder along with other ingredients such as TDI, DOA, and Glycerol. The Cu-Co~* catalyst was used as 2% by weight to the total weight of catalyzed oxidizer and propellant samples. It was observed from the present study that, Cu-Co~* catalyst helps in reducing the Ea values for AN and AN based propellant samples. However, with the percentage increment of KDN in the AN crystals, Ea value increases.Further, it was observed that Cu-Co~* catalyst stabilizes the initial partial decomposition of KDN.展开更多
Nitrous oxide(N_(2)O)is a green propellant with excellent application prospects.A subNewton N_(2)O monopropellant thruster with inner-heater and a N_(2)O self-pressurization stable supply system with regenerative heat...Nitrous oxide(N_(2)O)is a green propellant with excellent application prospects.A subNewton N_(2)O monopropellant thruster with inner-heater and a N_(2)O self-pressurization stable supply system with regenerative heat compensation are designed in this paper.The experimental research of the thruster is described,including measurements of preheating power,activation temperature,vacuum thrust,specific impulse,life-span and pulsed operation performance.By inserting the heater into the catalyst-bed,preheating efficiency of the heater is significantly improved compared to the thruster with outer-heater.Thus,the preheating power demand of the thruster is successfully reduced to around 10 W.The mean vacuum thrust of 322 mN is attained and the corresponding specific impulse reaches 162s at the mass flow rate of 0.2 g/s.Successful activation temperature of 523 K is achieved,and the activation performance of the thruster is affected by the loading factor.A long term hot-firing test longer than 12000 s is attained.The pulsed operation performance of the inner-preheating thruster is also studied by measuring chamber pressure.Impulses with different magnitudes are produced by adjusting the opening duration of the control valve.A minimum impulse of 81 mN·s is attained.Finally,the performance of the thruster is evaluated by comparison with other thrusters of the same type.The results indicate that the proposed thruster with inner-heater is superior in terms of preheating power,activation temperature and specific impulse performance.展开更多
Highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide has been widely used as a rocket mono-propellant and oxidiser since 1940＇s. Although the relevant specialist literature concerning HTP is relatively extensive, one can still find...Highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide has been widely used as a rocket mono-propellant and oxidiser since 1940＇s. Although the relevant specialist literature concerning HTP is relatively extensive, one can still find many myths about highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, especially concerning safety aspects about its preparation by different techniques, handling or further utilisation. Such ambiguities can result in rather apprehensive approach towards preparing, utilising or even handling of HTP in relevant industry or research fields. The paper contains modern approach to laboratory preparation of highly concentrated solutions of hydrogen peroxide of HTP class （concentration 98%＋） that is intended for propulsive （rocket） applications. Authors, who have gained extensive experience in the field of HTP preparation, handling and utilisation, concisely explain facts and disprove some common myths concerning HTP. Additionally, advantages and possible application of 98%＋ solutions of HTP in various propulsive systems such as small satellites are described. The attention is also paid to the possibility of replacing currently used toxic and corrosive rocket propellants, such as hydrazine and its derivatives, RFNA （red fuming nitric acid）, MON （mixed oxides of nitrogen） or NTO （dinitrogen tetroxide）, by 98%＋ HTP. The potential of the medium as green and easy to handle propellant that can act both, as monopropellant or strong liquid oxidiser with hypergolic capability, is outlined briefly as well.展开更多
文摘Ammonium dinitramide [NH4 N(NO_2)2, ADN] is considered as a possible replacement for ammonium perchlorate(AP) in nearly all kind of solid rocket propulsions in the coming future. The reason to use ADN instead of AP in solid rocket propulsion is because of its harmless combustion products, along with its capacity to generate high specific impulse(Isp). ADN is fairly a new member in the solid oxidizer community and is considered under green energetic material(GEM). Application and feasible utilization of ADN as an oxidizer for composite solid propellants(CSP's) requires complete knowledge of its thermal decomposition processes along with its combustion behavior. A detailed overview on the physical and chemical properties, thermal decomposition, and combustion behavior of ADN and ADN based propellants has been discussed in this paper. Catalytic effect on thermal decomposition, combustion wave structure, and burning rate of ADN is also discussed.
文摘This paper presents the catalytic effects of Cu-Co~* catalyst on the decomposition of AN and AN/KDN based oxidizer and propellant samples. Ozawa-Flynn-Wall(OFW) iso-conversional method was used for the kinetic studies and to compute the activation energy(Ea) values for various decomposition steps of the prepared oxidizer and propellant samples in the temperature range of 50 e500C. TG-DTG experiments were carried out for both oxidizer and propellant samples at the heating rates of 3, 5, and 10C/min. AN/KDN based oxidizer samples were prepared by an evaporative co-crystallization method. Citric acid sol-gel method was used for the synthesis of Cu-Co~* catalyst. The propellant sample contains HTPB as the fuel binder along with other ingredients such as TDI, DOA, and Glycerol. The Cu-Co~* catalyst was used as 2% by weight to the total weight of catalyzed oxidizer and propellant samples. It was observed from the present study that, Cu-Co~* catalyst helps in reducing the Ea values for AN and AN based propellant samples. However, with the percentage increment of KDN in the AN crystals, Ea value increases.Further, it was observed that Cu-Co~* catalyst stabilizes the initial partial decomposition of KDN.
文摘Nitrous oxide(N_(2)O)is a green propellant with excellent application prospects.A subNewton N_(2)O monopropellant thruster with inner-heater and a N_(2)O self-pressurization stable supply system with regenerative heat compensation are designed in this paper.The experimental research of the thruster is described,including measurements of preheating power,activation temperature,vacuum thrust,specific impulse,life-span and pulsed operation performance.By inserting the heater into the catalyst-bed,preheating efficiency of the heater is significantly improved compared to the thruster with outer-heater.Thus,the preheating power demand of the thruster is successfully reduced to around 10 W.The mean vacuum thrust of 322 mN is attained and the corresponding specific impulse reaches 162s at the mass flow rate of 0.2 g/s.Successful activation temperature of 523 K is achieved,and the activation performance of the thruster is affected by the loading factor.A long term hot-firing test longer than 12000 s is attained.The pulsed operation performance of the inner-preheating thruster is also studied by measuring chamber pressure.Impulses with different magnitudes are produced by adjusting the opening duration of the control valve.A minimum impulse of 81 mN·s is attained.Finally,the performance of the thruster is evaluated by comparison with other thrusters of the same type.The results indicate that the proposed thruster with inner-heater is superior in terms of preheating power,activation temperature and specific impulse performance.
文摘Highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide has been widely used as a rocket mono-propellant and oxidiser since 1940＇s. Although the relevant specialist literature concerning HTP is relatively extensive, one can still find many myths about highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, especially concerning safety aspects about its preparation by different techniques, handling or further utilisation. Such ambiguities can result in rather apprehensive approach towards preparing, utilising or even handling of HTP in relevant industry or research fields. The paper contains modern approach to laboratory preparation of highly concentrated solutions of hydrogen peroxide of HTP class （concentration 98%＋） that is intended for propulsive （rocket） applications. Authors, who have gained extensive experience in the field of HTP preparation, handling and utilisation, concisely explain facts and disprove some common myths concerning HTP. Additionally, advantages and possible application of 98%＋ solutions of HTP in various propulsive systems such as small satellites are described. The attention is also paid to the possibility of replacing currently used toxic and corrosive rocket propellants, such as hydrazine and its derivatives, RFNA （red fuming nitric acid）, MON （mixed oxides of nitrogen） or NTO （dinitrogen tetroxide）, by 98%＋ HTP. The potential of the medium as green and easy to handle propellant that can act both, as monopropellant or strong liquid oxidiser with hypergolic capability, is outlined briefly as well.
