Simulation of Heat Transfer and Propagation Velocity for Different Heat Loss Conditions for Guided Propagation Fronts in Reactive Multilayer Foils

Abstract

Engineering self‐propagating reactions in reactive material systems requires an understanding of critical ignition and propagation conditions. These conditions are governed by the material properties of the reactive materials responsible for net heat generation, as well as by external environmental conditions that primarily determine net heat loss. In this study, it is aimed to utilize a numerical model to investigate the critical conditions for reaction propagation based solely on the heat‐transfer equation, enabling thorough examination with significantly low computational effort. Comparing simulations with experiments demonstrates a high level of agreement in predicting reaction propagation. Additionally, this numerical model provides valuable information regarding heat distribution in substrate materials.