Abstract

Initiation of chemical reactions liberating thermal energy in non hypergolic propellants require ignition systems which are reliable as well as robust in nature. This necessitates the igniter and its subsystems be on par or exceed every quality criteria required for the main stage. The ignition systems which provide pilot action and flame holding in supersonic environment adds new challenges in its structural and thermal stability. The paper aims to conduct a numerical analysis of the Augmented Spark Torch igniter required for an air breathing rocket (SCRAMJET) engine with the emphasis on the optimization of the mixing length ratio required to achieve a uniform mixture ratio distribution in the zone of the igniter combustion chamber. Nomenclature

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