Erosive Burning and its Applications for Performance Prediction

  • A. R. Kulkarni Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
  • K. S. Dalal Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
  • P. A. Phawade Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
  • P. K. Umrani Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
Keywords: Partial burning technique, Solid propellant rocket motors, Erosive burning

Abstract

A modified method for prediction of performance of large motors based on erosion constant obtained by partial burning technique is discussed. Erosion constants for two different double base compositions have been determined by partial burning technique. These constraints have been used to predict the performance of the large scale motors developed for Defence applications. The predicted performance compares well with the experimental values.

Author Biographies

A. R. Kulkarni, Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
Explosives Research and Development Laboratory,Pune.
K. S. Dalal, Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
Explosives Research and Development Laboratory,Pune.
P. A. Phawade, Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
Mr PA Phawade received his MSc from University of Poona in 1966. He has made significant contribution towards the development of ignitor systems and evaluation of solid propellants in his long professional career of 24 years.
P. K. Umrani, Explosives Research & Development Laboratory, Pune
Explosives Research and Development Laboratory, Pune
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Kulkarni, A., Dalal, K., Phawade, P., & Umrani, P. (2013). Erosive Burning and its Applications for Performance Prediction. Defence Science Journal, 43(2), 159-165. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.43.4326
Section
Chemical Science & Technology