Advanced Non Intrusive Instrumentation For Propulsion Engines

Changes in engine technology such as higher temperatures, higher tip speeds, new metal/composite/ceramic materials together with radical changes in design philosophy will require amongst other prerequisites the ability to measure and to monitor key internal gas and structural characteristics. The symposium papers presented non-intrusive measurement and analysis technologies in the following categories: (1) Laser Point Measurements (11); (2) Absorption and Infrared Techniques (4); (3) Paints; (4) Surface Sensors (6); (4) Laser Induced Fluorescence (6); (5) Mechanical (7); (6) Films (5); and (7) Laser Planar Measurement (9) and a Keynote Address.

In the last few years, the aerospace industry has grown exponentially for both military and civil applications. This book explores the systems engineering, production processes and performance issues which happen constantly during solid rockets operations and flight. It also discusses state of the art experiments and techniques, as well as many recent developments. The book will appeal to rocket scientists, students and lecturers, senior scientists and professors.

This book summarizes the main results reached using the EC-funded network PivNet 2. It also presents a survey of the state of the art of scientific research using PIV techniques. You get a clear introduction to the basics of these techniques. The authors then guide you through current and possible future applications for flow analysis, including combustion and supersonic flow. Hundreds of illustrations, many in full color, are provided.