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Ignition of a granular propellant bed

✍ Scribed by Anna E. Wildegger-Gaissmaier; Ian R. Johnston

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Year: 1996
Tongue: English
Weight: 894 KB
Volume: 106
Category: Article
ISSN: 0010-2180
DOI: 10.1016/0010-2180(95)00261-8

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✦ Synopsis

An experimental and theoretical study is reported on the ignition process of a low vulnerability ammunition (LOVA) propellant bed in a 127-mm (5-in) bore gun charge. The theoretical investigation was with a two-phase flow interior ballistics code and the model predictions showed the marked influence the igniter system can have on pressure wave development, flame spreading, and the overall interior ballistics performance. A number of different igniter systems were investigated in an empty and propellant-filled gun simulator. Pressure, flame spreading, and high-speed film records were used to analyze the ignition/combustion event. The model predictions for flame spreading were confirmed qualitatively by the experimental data. Full-scale instrumented gun firings were conducted with the optimized igniter design. Pressure waves were not detected in the charge during the firings. Model predictions on overall interior ballistics performance agreed well with the firing data.

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