Velocity of a single small missile ejected from a vessel containing high pressure gas

A single small missile ejected from a vessel containing high pressure gas is driven by the under-expanded gas jet issuing from the breach. A model is developed to predict the velocity of such a missile and the results are compared with data obtained in a parallel experimental investigation. Using th...

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Published in:Journal of loss prevention in the process industries 1993, Vol.6 (4), p.251-264
Main Author: Baum, M.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Exact sciences and technology
pressure vessel rupture
Safety
small missile
under-expanded gas jet
upper limit missile velocity
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Summary:A single small missile ejected from a vessel containing high pressure gas is driven by the under-expanded gas jet issuing from the breach. A model is developed to predict the velocity of such a missile and the results are compared with data obtained in a parallel experimental investigation. Using the predicted dependence of missile velocity on the jet source pressure as a basis for correlating the experimental data, upper limit velocities for jet driven missiles are defined.
ISSN:0950-4230
DOI:10.1016/0950-4230(93)80007-9