3D trajectory, morphology and phase discrimination of burning Al/AP propellant particles with time-resolved astigmatic dual-beam interferometric particle imaging

Zhu Zhuo, Zhenghui Yang, Yangpeng Liu, Bin Shen, Yang Zhang, Shixi Wu, Dongping Chen, Yingchun Wu*, Xuecheng Wu

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Abstract

This work implements astigmatic dual-beam interferometric particle imaging (ADIPI) in propellant combustion diagnostics to enable the measurement of the three-dimensional (3D) spatial position and particle morphology of opaque particles. The ADIPI allows the discrimination of different substances, such as metal droplets, flames, and pyrolysis residues. A general theoretical model based on the generalized Huygens-Fresnel integral and the ray transfer matrix model is developed to describe the identification of ADIPI signals for regular and irregular particles. An experimental system combining a 13 kHz time-resolved ADIPI with digital in-line holography (DIH) is built to enable simultaneous measurements of the propellant combustion field. The typical ADIPI signals presented by different substances in the combustion field are analyzed by comparing the experimental results of DIH. The time-resolved 3D trajectory reconstruction of burning particles and the measurement of irregular particle size and morphology are realized. Due to the effect of the flame, the average deviation of the depth locating of the particles is 1.4 mm with a standard deviation of 1.0 mm. The average deviation value of the depth position relative to the measured distance is 1%. In propellant combustion measurements, the motion of burning particles can be accurately determined, proving its feasibility and practicality.

Original languageEnglish
Article number119151
JournalPowder Technology
Volume433
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • 3D trajectory
  • Combustion
  • Interferometric particle imaging
  • Particle morphology
  • Propellant

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