The effects of DC electric fields on temperature distributions within pre-mixed propane-air flames have been measured by the technique of thin filament pyrometry (TFP). We have focussed on the dramatic electric-field-induced modifications of the shape and size of the inner cone and the concomitant changes in the temperature profiles of fuel-rich mixtures with equivalence ratios of 1-1.35. Tempe...

Oscillating chemical reactions result from complex periodic changes in the concentration of the reactants. In spatially ordered ensembles of candle flame oscillators the fluctuations in the ratio of oxygen atoms with respect to that of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen produces an oscillation in the visible part of the flame related to the energy released per unit mass of oxygen. Thus, the products...

The temperature of solid state propellant combustion flame is studied by a Bruker OPAG33 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). The infrared emission spectra of Nitrate Ester Plasticized Polyether Propellant (NEPE) solid propellant are measured with a resolution of 4 cm−1 at a testing distance of 20 m in real time. The temperature of NEPE propellant plume is calculated by using the fin...

Received for publication 12 July 1968. ashed in a muffle furnace at 600'C for at least three hours. Of the acid ammonium sulphate, 10 ml, and 30 ml of water are added to the ashed sample, and after warming to dissolve soluble material the contents are decanted with washing into a 50 ml centrifuge tube, the BaSO4 being washed into the tube as far as possible. The tube is centrifuged for 5 min, t...

Thermal barrier coatings (TBC) on turbine hot section components require regular maintenance by visual inspection for which the engine is taken out of service and partially disassembled. Early detection of the TBC degradation and failure is critical to prevent catastrophic engine failure. Under this project it was proposed to incorporate Li2O as a maker material in the TBC away from the surface...

Atomic Absorption Based Techniques. Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy. Figure 1.3 Schematic diagram showing the before (left) and after (right) the draw the sample into a nebulizer by the Bernoulli Effect where it is converted. Atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy in the ultraviolet and visible A schematic diagram of a UV-Vis spectrophotometer is shown in Figure.11. Preface Inductively co...

The hypergolic reaction between the recently developed green propellant combination consisting of an ionic liquid and highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide was investigated for various fuel to oxidizer ratios heights fall. influence catalytic copper additive on ignition delay time (IDT) analyzed. Flame emission/absorption spectroscopy revealed chemical constituents. All emission spectra were do...

A comparison of four selective detectors for analysis of single-digit ppb level sulfur is described. A dynamic blending system is used for point of use preparation of low level gaseous mixtures of eight sulfur compounds including H 2 S, COS, CS 2 and selected mercaptans in helium, ethylene, propylene, and carbon dioxide. The criteria to consider for selecting the best detector for an applicatio...