Various Methods for the Determination of the Burning Rates of Solid Propellants : an Overview

• Autorzy: Gupta G. , Jawale L. , Mehilal D. , Bhattacharya B.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The burning rate of propellants plays a vital role among the parameters controlling the operation of solid rocket motors, therefore, it is crucial to precisely measure the burning rate in the successful design of a solid rocket motor. In the present review, a brief description of the methods for the determination of the burning rate of solid rocket propellants is presented. The effects of various parameters on the burning rate of solid propellants are discussed and reviewed. This review also assesses the merits and limitations of the existing different methods for the evaluation of the burning rate of solid rocket propellants.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

burning rate; composite solid rocket propellant; acoustic emission system; erosive burning

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 12, no. 3
• Strony: 593--620
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 81 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Gupta G.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411021, India

autor

Jawale L.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411021, India

autor

Mehilal D.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411021, India

autor

Bhattacharya B.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411021, India

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