Vaporizing and Endothermic Fuels for Advanced Engine Application. Part 1. Preliminary Studies of Catalyzed Reactions and Thermal Stabilities of Hydrocarbon Fuels

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Title
Vaporizing and Endothermic Fuels for Advanced Engine Application. Part 1. Preliminary Studies of Catalyzed Reactions and Thermal Stabilities of Hydrocarbon Fuels
Date
1964
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
APL TDR 64-100 Part 1
Creator
Nixon, A. C.
Bjorklund, I. S.
Hawthorn, R. D.
Henderson, H. T.
Ritchie, A. W.
Corporate Author
Shell Development Company
Laboratory
AF Aero Propulsion Laboratory
Extent
153
Identifier
AD0605840
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-11096
DoD Project
3048
DoD Task
304801
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Date Modified
Scanned by request 10/6/2010 submitted by Johns Hopkins University (University - Domestic)
Abstract
Studies leading toward the development of specifications for heat sink fuels for hypersonic aircraft are reported. Consideration of the effect of design parameters on the conditions under which endothermic reactions can be carried out has led to the conclusion that space velocities of 50 or higher would be necessary due to volume limitations in high-speed aircraft. Rate considerations favor catalytic reactions. Preliminary studies of the dehydrogenation of propane to propene and methylcyclohexane to toluene were made, and dehydrocyclization of various paraffins attempted. Thermal stability studies include the modification of two types of cokers to minimize contamination possibilities and improve reproducibility. Fuels may be tested at temperatures up to at least 1000F. The thermal stabilities of samples of n-dodecane, toluene and methylcyclohexane decreased in the order named. A 25 gal/hr fuel system simulation test rig which will be used for determining heat transfer coefficients, heat sinks and product compositions has been designed.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-06
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource