Soot particle size and concentration determination from a kerosene/gaseous oxygen rocket plume
By:  Silvino L. C. Silva
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 94
Description: An experimental investigation was conducted to measure soot properties and concentration, and infrared signature of the plume of a kerosene/gaseous oxygen rocket motor. Multiple-wavelength measurements were used to obtain soot parameters. It was found that the multiple-wavelength technique appeared to work well for obtaining soot properties and concentration. The results implied that the soot particulate was very porous for the most fuel-rich conditions and became more compact as the 0/F ratio increased.
Notes: "December 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-92).

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dk/dk cc:9116 02/10/99.