Simulation of gelled propellant doughs isothermal flow through extrusion dies using finite difference method

During the ram extrusion of gelled propellants, the possible flow instabilities can affect the extruded propellant quality. The numerical modelling helps to enhance the geometry of extrusion die, by minimizing the product distortion caused by material flow during this forming process. In the present...

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Autores: Martínez Pastor, Juan, Franco Chumillas, Patricio, Moratilla Fernández, Domingo, López García, Pedro José, Faura Mateu, Félix
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena(UPCT)
Repositorio:Repositorio Digital UPCT
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.upct.es:10317/8538
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10317/8538
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978917306650
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Gelled propellants
Ram extrusion
Numerical simulation
Extrusion die
Annular channels
Ingeniería de los Procesos de Fabricación
3313 Tecnología E Ingeniería Mecánicas
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Sumario:During the ram extrusion of gelled propellants, the possible flow instabilities can affect the extruded propellant quality. The numerical modelling helps to enhance the geometry of extrusion die, by minimizing the product distortion caused by material flow during this forming process. In the present work, a numerical model based on the finite difference method is proposed to analyze the flow simulation of double-base gelled propellant doughs through annular channels of extrusion dies. The proposed model implements the pseudo-plastic behavior described by these energetic materials. This model will be used to deduce the configuration of spider legs and annular channels that allow optimize the quality of extruded gelled propellant.