Survey of alternate stored chemical energy reactions

High temperature chemistry of stored chemical energy reactions for propulsion

“…This work represents a continuation of work begun earlier and described in two previous reports [1,2], where extensive literature searches were also reported. There are at least eight different stored chemical energy propulsion (SCEPS) reactions involving various fuel/oxidant pairs which are of interest.…”

“…in an earlier report [2]; however results were limited to 650°C by reaction of the experimental container materials with oxidant (usually C10 3 F) and/or with liquid metal. In this report experiments up to 800°C are described.…”

“…(1) nucleation and growth of A1F 3 precipitation sites; (2) edge growth of A1F 3 islands followed by coalescence of islands; (3) diffusion limited thickening of the A1F 3 layer. Observations on the early stages of the Al/C10 3 F reaction have also been made using high pressure sampling transpiration mass spectrometry.…”

Multifluid Model of Turbulence for Li-SF6 Submerged Combustion

“…have recently received a great deal of attention as a means of producing high energy per unit mass of reactant [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. The "SCEPS" system utilizes a liquid-metal fuel combustor as part of a closed steam-power cycle.…”

“…Computer simulation of liquid metal fuel combustors has recently been adopted as the next possible technique for obtaining detailed information regarding the multiphase submerged flame structure [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11].…”