Simulations on the novel Solid Propellant Compositions for advanced Missile Technology
Keywords:
Missiles, Specific Impulse (Isp), Characteristic velocity(C*), Energetic materials.Abstract
Missile form an essential and integral component of National Defense System. That alleviates the monotonous necessity of keeping up with the state-of-the-art technological advancements. Present study is aimed out on developing hybrid propellant compositions for advanced and futuristic missile systems. The work is motivated by the need to find advanced propellant composition(s) yielding highest and lowest ‘Isp’ values. The study addresses to find an attractive alternative solution to the excessive dependence of Cryogenics. Simulations were carried out on the NASA-CEA with different groups (Hydrides, Hydrocarbons, Metals, Non-Metals) as catalyst(s) keeping the conventional base composition viz., Aluminium (cr) as fuel, Hydrogen Peroxide(L) as binder and Ammonia perchlorate as the Oxidizer. From the results obtained one can infer that, the right composition of propellent can result in an enhanced missile performance with a high Isp helping in an enhanced missile performance while the low Isp helping in thrust termination. However, there are hazardous implications to the environment due to the use of NH4CLO4 as an Oxidizer. The results from the study are expected to provide useful insight about the strengthening of the missile systems.
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