The hard start phenomena in hypergolic engines. Volume 3: Physical and combustion characteristics of engine residuals [PDF]
An investigation was conducted to determine the cause of starting problems in the hypergolic rocket engines of the Apollo reaction control (RCS) engines.
Miron, Y., Perlee, H. E.
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Study on the N2O Formation under Low Temperature Condition in Pulverized Biomass Combustion
Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, 2012 The purpose of this study is to clarify the fundamental and general features of N2O formation during the combustion of pulverized biomass under low temperature.
Yukihiko OKUMURA +2 more
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Heat pipes to reduce engine exhaust emissions [PDF]
, 1984 A fuel combustor is presented that consists of an elongated casing with an air inlet conduit portion at one end, and having an opposite exit end. An elongated heat pipe is mounted longitudinally in the casing and is offset from and extends alongside the ...
Schultz, D. F.
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A Method of Calculating a Time-Varying Volume of Combustion Products in the Cylindrical Chamber
Механика машин, механизмов и материалов, 2008 A method of calculating a volume of combustion products when a flame spreads in the closed cylindrical chamber is developed, assuming that the front is spherical for two positions of an ignition source: at the end (central ignition) and cylindrical (side
M.S. Assad +2 more
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Results in EngineeringPropellant combustion in a combustor offers a promising method for environmentally sound disposal but is limited by insufficient theoretical and experimental research.
Chenzhuo Hao +4 more
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Pollutant formation in fuel lean recirculating flows [PDF]
An opposed reacting jet combustor (ORJ) was tested at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. A premixed propane/air stream was stabilized by a counterflowing jet of the same reactants.
Sawyer, R. F., Schefer, R. W.
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Finite-rate water condensation in combustion-heated wind tunnels [PDF]
A quasi-one-dimensional method for computing finite rate nucleation and droplet growth of water in a supersonic expansion of combustion products is presented. Sample computations are included for the Langley 8 foot High Temperature Tunnel, but the method
Erickson, Wayne D. +2 more
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A critical review of noise production models for turbulent, gas-fueled burners [PDF]
The combustion noise literature for the period between 1952 and early 1984 is critically reviewed. Primary emphasis is placed on past theoretical and semi-empirical attempts to predict or explain observed direct combustion noise characteristics of ...
Mahan, J. R.
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Developing Energy Plants for Biofuels Production may Comply to Organic Principles [PDF]
, 2008 Biofuels are the only source of renewable environmentally friendly fuel currently suitable for road transport without any negative traits associated with traditional biodiesel or other green energy alternatives.
Akinyemi, Okoro Monday +1 more
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Fuel-rich catalytic combustion: A fuel processor for high-speed propulsion [PDF]
Fuel-rich catalytic combustion of Jet-A fuel was studied over the equivalence ratio range 4.7 to 7.8, which yielded combustion temperatures of 1250 to 1060 K.
Brabbs, Theodore A. +2 more
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