From: Bdale Garbee Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:16:32 +0000 (-0600) Subject: 29mm KNER batch X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=commitdiff_plain;h=eebbb70cf14ef9448fc3d0934072343d4e5d1710 29mm KNER batch --- diff --git a/rockets/research/2017-batch-03.mdwn b/rockets/research/2017-batch-03.mdwn new file mode 100755 index 0000000..316d440 --- /dev/null +++ b/rockets/research/2017-batch-03.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +# Batch 2017-batch-03 # + +6 grains of 29mm using erythritol, intended to be a reloads for the longest +GMA 29mm snap-ring case. Grain length 41mm with 1mm spacing per grain, so +we'll make the casting tubes 42mm long. Delrin coring rods of 5/16" diameter. + +Formula for a batch size of 175g: + +* 65% KNO3, 113.75g, taken from the big bucket +* 35% Erythritol, 61.25g + +The multi-cooker was preheated to about 250F with the lid on. Temp was +increased during melting to 300F indicated. + +These grains were cast on 31 May 2017. + +Liner should be cut to 10.00" long for this 6-grain reload. + +## Results ## + +* Grain 1, 176.1g gross, ?g net +* Grain 2, 187.8g gross, ?g net +* Grain 3, 187.6g gross, ?g net +* Grain 4, 185.8g gross, ?g net +* Grain 5, 187.9g gross, ?g net +* Grain 6, 188.3g gross, ?g net + +With a 10.00" liner, 14/64" nozzle throat, buna-n o-rings, simulation says +this makes a 37% H-156, 208 Ns, with about a 1.2 sec burn. + + +
29mm 6-grain Erythritol #14
Rating:43% H-162Max Pressure:859 psi
Total Impulse:48.5 lbf·sSpecific Impulse:133 s
Max Thrust:46.4 lbfVolume Loading:70%
Average Thrust:36.4 lbfFuel Mass:5.82 oz
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29mm 6-grain Erythritol #14
Rating:43% H-162Max Pressure:5.92 MPa
Total Impulse:216 NsSpecific Impulse:133 s
Max Thrust:206 NVolume Loading:70%
Average Thrust:162 NFuel Mass:165 g
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