Some observations of detonation propagation through a gas containing dust particles in suspension

R. O. Carvel, G. O. Thomas*, C. J. Brown

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An experimental study of the influence of low concentration particle suspensions on the propagation of detonation waves in a combustible gaseous mixture is presented. In all cases the particles have an effect on the propagation of the detonation but at certain concentrations, both with inert and combustible particles, a zone of reduced pressure is observed following the detonation front. At the end of this zone there is a sharp pressure increase, which, in some instances, resembles a second shock or detonation front. The paper considers the possible origins of this second pressure rise.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)83-89
Number of pages7
JournalShock Waves
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2003

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Aluminium oxide
  • Detonation
  • Dust
  • Heterogeneous
  • Particles

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