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Mathematical and Experimental Study for Mixed Energetic Materials Combustion in Closed System

  • Kong, Tae Yeon (Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Ryu, Byungtae (Agency for Defense Development) ;
  • Ahn, Gilhwan (Hanwha Corporation R&D Center) ;
  • Im, Do Jin (Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University)
  • Received : 2021.10.06
  • Accepted : 2021.11.02
  • Published : 2022.05.01
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Abstract

Modelling the energy release performance of energetic material combustion in closed systems is of fundamental importance for aerospace and defense application. In particular, to compensate for the disadvantage of the combustion of single energetic material and maximize the benefits, a method of combusting the mixed energetic materials is used. However, since complicated heat transfer occurs when the energetic material is combusted, it is difficult to theoretically predict the combustion performance. Here, we suggest a theoretical model to estimate the energy release performance of mixed energetic material based on the model for the combustion performance of single energetic material. To confirm the effect of parameters on the model, and to gain insights into the combustion characteristics of the energetic material, we studied parameter analysis on the reaction temperature and the characteristic time scales of energy generation and loss. To validate the model, model predictions for mixed energetic materials are compared to experimental results depending on the amount and type of energetic material. The comparison showed little difference in maximum pressure and the reliability of the model was validated. Finally, we hope that the suggested model can predict the energy release performance of single or mixed energetic material for various types of materials, as well as the energetic materials used for validation.

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Acknowledgement

This study was financially supported by the defense acquisition program administration and Agency for Defense Development (ADD) contract. This research was also supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20194010201840).

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