plz tell me effect of humidity on mechanical properties of solid rocket motor
effect of humidity on propellant
Mar 10, 2006
3 Replies
It makes it wet and gooey.
I will allow others to expand on that (or while thinking about that).
Depends on the motor type.
A typical BP motor with a wound paper casing will swell upon repeated exposure to high humidity levels. I recommend storing BP motors in a humidy-controlled environment.
Certain propellents (e.g., sugar rockets) are hygroscopic. They will absorb water vapor from the atmosphere. High humidity levels will exacerbate this condition.
Keep all of your motors in a cool, dry place. Keep your beer in a cool, dark place.
Bill Sullivan
"The American pe> plz tell me effect of humidity on mechanical properties of solid rocket > motor
Gawd, I love technical terms...
Yeah, the humidity causes them to expand. Also, if the humidity is excessive, or prolonged, the nozzle clay will become...
um, well, "poopy"...[1]
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[1] Actually the nozzle clay will begin to soften and disintegrate. Friend of mine had this happen with a bunch of motors he stored in his basement.Join the Discussion
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