This study represents an important step forward in the domain of additive manufacturing of energetic materials.It presents the successful formulation and fabrication by 3D printing of gun propellants using Fused Depos...This study represents an important step forward in the domain of additive manufacturing of energetic materials.It presents the successful formulation and fabrication by 3D printing of gun propellants using Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM)technology,highlighting the immense potential of this innovative approach.The use of FDM additive manufacturing technology to print gun propellants is a significant advancement due to its novel application in this field,which has not been previously reported.Through this study,the potential of FDM 3D-printing in the production of high-performance energetic composites is demonstrated,and also a new standard for manufacturability in this field can be established.The thermoplastic composites developed in this study are characterized by a notably high energetic solids content,comprising 70%hexogen(RDX)and 10%nitrocellulose(NC),which surpasses the conventional limit of 60%energetic solids typically achieved in stereolithography and light-curing 3D printing methods.The primary objective of the study was to optimize the formulation,enhance performance,and establish an equilibrium between printability and propellant efficacy.Among the three energetic for-mulations developed for 3D printing feedstock,only two were suitable for printing via the FDM tech-nique.Notably,the formulation consisting of 70%RDX,10%NC,and 20%polycaprolactone(PCL)emerged as the most advantageous option for gun propellants,owing to its exceptional processability,ease of printability,and high energetic performance.展开更多
The paper deals with the design and experimental validation of the actuation mechanism control system for a morphing wing model.The experimental morphable wing model manufactured in this project is a full-size scale w...The paper deals with the design and experimental validation of the actuation mechanism control system for a morphing wing model.The experimental morphable wing model manufactured in this project is a full-size scale wing tip for a real aircraft equipped with an aileron.The morphing actuation of the model is based on a mechanism with four similar in house designed and manufactured actuators,positioned inside the wing on two parallel lines.Each of the four actuators used a BrushLess Direct Current(BLDC)electric motor integrated with a mechanical part performing the conversion of the angular displacements into linear displacements.The following have been chosen as successive steps in the design of the actuator control system:(A)Mathematical and software modelling of the actuator;(B)Design of the control system architecture and tuning using Internal Model Control(IMC)methodology;(C)Numerical simulation of the controlled actuator and its testing on bench and wind tunnel.The morphing wing experimental model is tested both at the laboratory level,with no airflow,to evaluate the components integration and the whole system functioning,but also in the wind tunnel,in the presence of airflow,to evaluate its behavior and the aerodynamic gain.展开更多
Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade...Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.展开更多
基金supported by a grant from the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitization, UEFISCDI, Grant Nos. PN-IIIP2-2.1-PED-2021-1890, PN-IV-P6-6.3-SOL-2024-2-0254 and PNIV-P7-7.1-PTE-2024-0517, within PNCDI Ⅳ.
文摘This study represents an important step forward in the domain of additive manufacturing of energetic materials.It presents the successful formulation and fabrication by 3D printing of gun propellants using Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM)technology,highlighting the immense potential of this innovative approach.The use of FDM additive manufacturing technology to print gun propellants is a significant advancement due to its novel application in this field,which has not been previously reported.Through this study,the potential of FDM 3D-printing in the production of high-performance energetic composites is demonstrated,and also a new standard for manufacturability in this field can be established.The thermoplastic composites developed in this study are characterized by a notably high energetic solids content,comprising 70%hexogen(RDX)and 10%nitrocellulose(NC),which surpasses the conventional limit of 60%energetic solids typically achieved in stereolithography and light-curing 3D printing methods.The primary objective of the study was to optimize the formulation,enhance performance,and establish an equilibrium between printability and propellant efficacy.Among the three energetic for-mulations developed for 3D printing feedstock,only two were suitable for printing via the FDM tech-nique.Notably,the formulation consisting of 70%RDX,10%NC,and 20%polycaprolactone(PCL)emerged as the most advantageous option for gun propellants,owing to its exceptional processability,ease of printability,and high energetic performance.
基金Bombardier AerospaceThales+1 种基金the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec(CRIAQ)the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC)for the funding received in connection with the CRIAQ MDO 505 project。
文摘The paper deals with the design and experimental validation of the actuation mechanism control system for a morphing wing model.The experimental morphable wing model manufactured in this project is a full-size scale wing tip for a real aircraft equipped with an aileron.The morphing actuation of the model is based on a mechanism with four similar in house designed and manufactured actuators,positioned inside the wing on two parallel lines.Each of the four actuators used a BrushLess Direct Current(BLDC)electric motor integrated with a mechanical part performing the conversion of the angular displacements into linear displacements.The following have been chosen as successive steps in the design of the actuator control system:(A)Mathematical and software modelling of the actuator;(B)Design of the control system architecture and tuning using Internal Model Control(IMC)methodology;(C)Numerical simulation of the controlled actuator and its testing on bench and wind tunnel.The morphing wing experimental model is tested both at the laboratory level,with no airflow,to evaluate the components integration and the whole system functioning,but also in the wind tunnel,in the presence of airflow,to evaluate its behavior and the aerodynamic gain.
文摘Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.
