Integrating Moisture Isotherms, Compatibility Assessment, and Model Propellant with ADN as an Eco-Friendly Oxidizer

• Autorzy: Yadav Deepak , Ghosh Kavita , Sadavarte Vaibhav , Jawale Lalita , Pawar Rajesh BabanRao , Kurva Ramesh

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DOI

10.22211/cejem/ 193815

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study delves into the use of ammonium dinitramide (ADN) as an eco-friendly substitute for ammonium perchlorate (AP) in solid rocket propellants. ADN based novel propellants were formulated with a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) based binder system. Employing Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), ADN’s moisture characteristics were investigated at various temperatures (25, 35, 45 and 55°C) and utilized for propellant processing. Two component chemical compatibility assessments, in adherence to STANAG 4147 standard, were performed using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Vacuum Stability Testing (VST). Subsequently, propellant compositions containing ADN were formulated, and their performance was predicted using NASA’s CEC-71 code. The most promising formulation was processed and thereafter underwent testing for physical, ballistic, and mechanical performance against conventional AP-based propellants at a 500 g batch level. Optimal storage (≤ 25 °C, relative humidity (RH) ≤50%) and processing (35-40 °C, RH ≤35%) performance conditions were identified for ADN, contributing to the successful formulation of high-performance ADN/NBR propellant. The developed propellant showed marginal differences compared to AP/NBR in burn rate and density. However, compatibility issues with the bonding agent, hydantoin resin, led to deficiencies in mechanical strength. These findings contribute to the advancement of eco-friendly propellant technology, showcasing ADN’s potential as a transformative substance in aerospace applications.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ammonium dinitramide; ADN; RDX; quinol ether; propellant; Dynamic Vapor Sorption; DVS; compatibility

• Wydawca: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Przemysłu Organicznego
• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 21, no. 3
• Strony: 235--254
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 37 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Yadav Deepak

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

• https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1711-6260

autor

Ghosh Kavita

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

• https://orcid.org//0000-0002-9158-8633

autor

Sadavarte Vaibhav

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1409-6691

autor

Jawale Lalita

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

autor

Pawar Rajesh BabanRao

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

autor

Kurva Ramesh

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411 021, India

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