Numerical study on the influence of aluminum on infrared radiation signature of exhaust plume

Wei Zhang, Qing Qing Ye, Shi Peng Li, Ning Fei Wang

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Abstract

The infrared radiation signature of exhaust plume from solid propellant rockets has been widely mentioned for its important realistic meaning. The content of aluminum powder in the propellants is a key factor that affects the infrared radiation signature of the plume. The related studies are mostly on the conical nozzles. In this paper, the influence of aluminum on the flow field of plume, temperature distribution, and the infrared radiation characteristics were numerically studied with an object of 3D quadrate nozzle. Firstly, the gas phase flow field and gas-solid multi phase flow filed of the exhaust plume were calculated using CFD method. The result indicates that the Al20 3 particles have significant effect on the flow field of plume. Secondly, the radiation transfer equation was solved by using a discrete coordinate method. The spectral radiation intensity from 1000-2400 cm -1 was obtained. To study the infrared radiation characteristics of exhaust plume, an exceptional quadrate nozzle was employed and much attention was paid to the influences of Al203 particles in solid propellants. The results could dedicate the design of the divert control motor in such hypervelocity interceptors or missiles, or be of certain meaning to the improvement of ingredients of solid propellants.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2013
Subtitle of host publicationInfrared Imaging and Applications
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819497765
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event5th International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging, ISPDI 2013 - Beijing, China
Duration: 25 Jun 201327 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8907
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging, ISPDI 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period25/06/1327/06/13

Keywords

  • aluminum
  • exhaust plume
  • infrared radiation
  • solid propellant

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