A Finite Rate Chemical Analysis of Nitric Oxide Flow Contamination Effects on Scramjet Performance

作者: Kenneth E. Rock , Karen F. Cabell

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关键词: CombustorNitric oxideContaminationAnalytical chemistryAerospace engineeringReaction rate constantMach numberUncertainty analysisChemistryScramjetThrust

摘要: The level of nitric oxide contamination in the test gas Langley Research Center Arc-Heated Scramjet Test Facility and effect on scramjet engine performance were investigated analytically. A finite rate chemical analysis was performed to determine levels produced facility at conditions corresponding Mach 6 8 flight simulations. Results indicate that range from one three mole percent, corroborating previously obtained measurements. three-stream combustor code with chemistry used investigate effects performance. causes a small increase heat release thrust for investigated. However, constant uncertainty suggests ranges no net effect, an about 10 percent