Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization

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...

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Main Authors: Kaixuan Chen, Zhenwei Ye, Xiaochun Xue, Yonggang Yu
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914723002131
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author Kaixuan Chen
Zhenwei Ye
Xiaochun Xue
Yonggang Yu
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Zhenwei Ye
Xiaochun Xue
Yonggang Yu
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description 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.
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spelling doaj.art-675a49bab3594e3f8ba99ea25e75568c2024-03-28T06:37:59ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Defence Technology2214-91472024-03-0133546558Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurizationKaixuan Chen0Zhenwei Ye1Xiaochun Xue2Yonggang Yu3School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, ChinaSchool of Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China; Corresponding author.School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, ChinaThe 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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914723002131AP/HTPB propellantBDP modelRapid pressure decayBurning surface geometry
spellingShingle Kaixuan Chen
Zhenwei Ye
Xiaochun Xue
Yonggang Yu
Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
Defence Technology
AP/HTPB propellant
BDP model
Rapid pressure decay
Burning surface geometry
title Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
title_full Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
title_fullStr Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
title_full_unstemmed Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
title_short Estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant under rapid depressurization
title_sort estimation of surface geometry on combustion characteristics of ap htpb propellant under rapid depressurization
topic AP/HTPB propellant
BDP model
Rapid pressure decay
Burning surface geometry
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914723002131
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