Agglomeration/breakup studies on radial slot flows in solid rocket motor

Ki Sun Park, Stephen D. Heister

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Abstract

Gas-particle flow simulations for liquid metal oxide droplets dispersed within the gas phase are performed to assess particle agglomeration/breakup processes in a solid rocket motor with radial slot. The one-way coupled population balance equation (PBE) is solved using the direct quadrature method of moments (DQMOM) assumption along with Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equation (RANS). Parametric studies are performed on various radial slot geometries with inhibitors. The effect of cross flow is assessed with respect to Mach number (or pressure difference), mass flow ratio between main and slot flows, step height behind the slot, and mass fraction of the dispersed phase.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2012
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2012 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Jul 30 2012Aug 1 2012

Publication series

Name48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2012

Conference

Conference48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period7/30/128/1/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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