Title of article
Physical and ballistic characterization of AlH3-based space propellants
Author/Authors
DeLuca، نويسنده , , L.T. and Galfetti، نويسنده , , L. and Severini، نويسنده , , F. and Rossettini، نويسنده , , L. and Meda، نويسنده , , L. and Marra، نويسنده , , G. and DʹAndrea، نويسنده , , Philip B. and Weiser، نويسنده , , V. and Calabro، نويسنده , , M. and Vorozhtsov، نويسنده , , A.B. and Glazunov، نويسنده , , A.A. and Pavlovets، نويسنده , , G.J.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Pages
8
From page
18
To page
25
Abstract
Experimental and numerical analyses of laboratory-type composite solid rocket propellants based on α-AlH3 are presented. Chemical and physical properties of this innovative energetic ingredient are discussed, ballistic properties experimentally evaluated, and flame structure compared with the corresponding aluminized propellants. Numerical 2D and 3D simulations of the subsequent two-phase flow in supersonic nozzles are reported. The obtained results overall disclose a competitive performance of α-alane-based propellants with respect to aluminized propellants and encourage its use in space applications.
Keywords
Supersonic nozzle , ballistic performance , Space applications , Aluminum hydride , solid propellant
Journal title
Aerospace Science and Technology
Serial Year
2007
Journal title
Aerospace Science and Technology
Record number
2229588
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