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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2018.46.12.1021

High Frequency Oscillations and Low Frequency Instability in Hybrid Rocket Combustion  

Chae, Heesang (Konkuk University)
Lee, Changjin (Konkuk University)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.46, no.12, 2018 , pp. 1021-1027 More about this Journal
Abstract
Experimental studies have been conducted to verify that the positive coupling between pressure oscillation (p') and combustion oscillation (q') of high frequency range is a prerequisite for the initiation of low frequency instability in hybrid rocket combustion. The post-chamber length and combustion equivalence ratio were selected as critical parameters to control the phase difference between p' and q', and p' amplitude in relation to the suppression of LFI. In the results, even if the post-chamber length increases, the phase difference between p' and q' maintains below pi/2, which is a necessary condition for the LFI development, but the amplification of RI (Rayleigh index) was substantially decreased leading to a stable combustion. In addition, results confirmed that combustion stability is achieved by changing the momentary equivalence ratio and/or by suppressing the positive coupling status of p' and q'. Thus, the periodic amplification of RI was identified as the middle path of the mechanism of occurrence of LFI.
Keywords
Hybrid Rocket; Low Frequency Instability; High Frequency Oscillations; Positive Coupling;
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