An experimental research program which explored the potential for expanding the operating range of NASA Langley's Mach 7 Scramjet Test Facility is described. The facility uses electric arc-heated air as the test gas and is configured for testing airframe-integrated scramjet engine models at conditions duplicating flight velocities and temperatures. Previous scramjet testing in this facility was limited to a single simulated flight condition of Mach 6.9 at 115,300 ft. altitude. The present arc heater research demonstrated that the facility can be used for scramjet testing at simulated flight conditions from Mach 4 (at altitudes from 77,000 to 114,000 ft.) to Mach 7 (at altitudes from 108,000 to 149,000 ft.). Flow quality was established from the uniformity of measured total temperature profiles. In addition, nitrogen oxide levels in the test stream were determined for relating engine test data to expected flight performance. The test frequency and reliability of the facility were also improved by a novel redesign of the heater downstream electrode and by defining limits for stable arc operation.


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    Title :

    Increased capabilities of the Langley Mach 7 Scramjet Test Facility


    Contributors:
    Thomas, S. R. (author) / Guy, R. W. (author)

    Conference:

    Joint Propulsion Conference ; 1982 ; Cleveland, OH


    Publication date :

    1982-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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