Theoretical study on ignition compensating temperature sensitivity

• Main Authors: Mingfang Liu, Xiaobing Zhang, Lin Yu, Xia Han
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-09-01
• Series: Advances in Mechanical Engineering
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814015605769

Temperature sensitivity of the propellant has significant influence on the interior ballistic performance of guns. Many physical and chemical approaches are employed to decrease this temperature sensitivity of the propellant. In this article, it is proposed that the temperature sensitivity of the propellant is changed by altering the factors required to ignition. A one-dimensional two-phase flow interior ballistic model is established to analyze the relation between ignition factors and temperature sensitivity. The simulation results show that the propellant temperature sensitivity is changed by altering the ignition factors. That is, the interior ballistic performance is affected by altering the size of fire hole, breaking liner pressure, and ignition location. Based on the simulation results, the temperature sensitivity can be controlled by matching of charges and intelligent control ignition system.