Critical Parametric Studies of Combustion Instability in Solid Rocket Motors

Yongchun Lou, Xiaoting Ji, Peijin Liu, Shengjie Yin, Qin Liu Cao

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Abstract

Vortex shedding, combustion response and damping can cause combustion instability under some conditions. In this paper, several mechanisms that cause combustion instability, including the geometry of the solid rocket motors (SRMs), the combustion response of the propellant, particle damping, and nozzle damping, are investigated. Specifically, the influence of the slot of the grains on the chamber acoustic mode, the content of aluminum on the combustion response and particle distribution, and the nozzle throat diameter on the nozzle damping are parametrically analyzed, respectively. Moreover, the critical parametric test in the SRM with a large length-To-diameter ratio is carried out. The results prove that the evaluation method promoted in this study can be used in the prediction of combustion instability in the SRMs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages272-277
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350340327
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 18 Jul 202321 Jul 2023

Publication series

Name2023 14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2023

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2023
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period18/07/2321/07/23

Keywords

  • combustion instability
  • combustion response
  • evaluation method
  • solid rocket motor

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