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CIGARETTE BURNING SURFACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

Geometrical disposition of the physical mass of solid propellant; a simple hollow cylinder to give longitudinal burning results in progressive burning.

CONT

The only simple type of grain with a single burning surface yielding a neutral characteristic is that with cigarette burning surface or "end burning".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Forme particulière donnée au bloc de charge de poudre (propergol solide), permettant de modifier le temps total de combustion.

CONT

Les formes peuvent être usinées afin d'obtenir une surface de combustion frontale en cigarette.

Spanish

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