Experimental Evaluation of Swirl Can Elements for Hydrogen Fuel Combustor (open access)

Experimental Evaluation of Swirl Can Elements for Hydrogen Fuel Combustor

Memorandum presenting a study of the performance of swirl-can combustor elements for an experimental short-length turbojet combustor utilizing hydrogen fuel at high-altitude operating conditions. Fuel was injected into each element through a tangential, sonic orifice that created a swirling fuel-air mixture within each element. Results regarding combustor blowout, combustion efficiency, outlet temperature distribution, and preliminary performance of multielement combustor are provided.
Date: May 13, 1957
Creator: Rayle, Warren D.; Jones, Robert E. & Friedman, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of Free-Stream Reynolds Number, Engine Installation, and Model Scale on Stability Characteristics of a Translating-Spike Inlet at Mach 2.0 (open access)

Effects of Free-Stream Reynolds Number, Engine Installation, and Model Scale on Stability Characteristics of a Translating-Spike Inlet at Mach 2.0

Memorandum presenting the effect of free-stream Reynolds number, engine installation, and model scale on inlet stability limits and on the amplitude and frequency of buzz. The data were taken at a free-stream Mach number of 2.0 and angles of attack from 0 to 6 degrees. Results regarding free-stream Reynolds number effect, model scale, and effect of engine on stability are provided.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: Musial, Norman T. & Bowditch, David
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Stability of a Commercial Propyl Pentaborane (HEF-2) in the Range 147 Degree to 190 Degree C (open access)

Thermal Stability of a Commercial Propyl Pentaborane (HEF-2) in the Range 147 Degree to 190 Degree C

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the thermal stability of a commercial grade of propyl pentaborane at temperatures of 147 and 190 degrees Celsius. The products of decomposition are hydrogen, hydrocarbons, and a solid nonvolatile yellow boron hydride.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: McDonald, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of an Underslung Scoop Inlet at Mach Numbers to 1.99 (open access)

Investigation of an Underslung Scoop Inlet at Mach Numbers to 1.99

Memorandum presenting the performance of a scoop-type inlet on the bottom of a body of revolution at several Mach numbers and angles of attack. The investigation included a study of the effects of altering the approach surface ahead of the inlet, extending the boundary-layer splitter plate, and bleeding air at the throat and exit of the diffuser.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Weinstein, Maynard I.; Vargo, Donald J. & McKevitt, Frank
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
On flow of electrically conducting fluids over a flat plate in the presence of a transverse magnetic field (open access)

On flow of electrically conducting fluids over a flat plate in the presence of a transverse magnetic field

The use of a magnetic field to control the motion of electrically conducting fluids is studied. The incompressible boundary-layer solutions are found for flow over a flat plate when the magnetic field is fixed relative to the plate or to the fluid. The equations are integrated numerically for the effect of the transverse magnetic field on the velocity and temperature profiles, and hence, the skin friction and rate of heat transfer. It is concluded that the skin friction and the heat-transfer rate are reduced when the transverse magnetic field is fixed relative to the plate and increased when fixed relative to the fluid. The total drag is increased in all of the areas.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Rossow, Vernon J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary investigation of combustion of diborane in a turbojet combustor (open access)

Preliminary investigation of combustion of diborane in a turbojet combustor

Boron and its hydrides offer increased flight range relative to conventional fuels for turbojet engines. Preliminary evaluation has been made of the combustion characteristics and deposition problems resulting from burning diborone in a single, modified J33 combustor. A combustor relatively free of deposits for the limited test conditions has been developed. Three possible methods of alleviating deposits on the turbine blades are reported.
Date: February 13, 1957
Creator: Kaufman, Warner B.; Gibbs, James B. & Branstetter, J. Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Spontaneous Flammability of Pentaborane and Pentaborane-3-Methylpentane Blends (open access)

Spontaneous Flammability of Pentaborane and Pentaborane-3-Methylpentane Blends

Memorandum presenting a study of the spontaneous flammability of pentaborane and pentaborane-3-methylpentane blends. The behavior of the substances in air and in liquid and vapor states was studied. Results regarding conditions under which pentaborane did not ignite and conditions under which pentaborane did ignite are provided.
Date: February 13, 1957
Creator: Fletcher, Edward A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pentaborane Combustion Performance in 9.75-Inch-Diameter Ram-Jet Engine in Connected-Pipe Altitude Facility (open access)

Pentaborane Combustion Performance in 9.75-Inch-Diameter Ram-Jet Engine in Connected-Pipe Altitude Facility

Report presenting an investigation of the performance of pentaborane fuel in a flight-type, 9.75-inch-diameter ramjet engine mounted in a connected-pipe altitude facility. Combustor efficiency was above 85 percent throughout the range of test conditions. Results regarding the connected-pipe performance and estimated flight performance are provided.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Fivel, Herschel J.; Tower, Leonard K. & Gibbs, James B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Operating Experience and Problems Encountered During Operation of a Free-Jet Facility (open access)

Some Operating Experience and Problems Encountered During Operation of a Free-Jet Facility

During a free-jet investigation of a 28-inch ram-jet engine at a Mach number of 2.35, flow pulsation at the engine inlet were discovered which proved to have an effect on the engine performance and operational characteristics, particularly the engine rich blowout limits. This report discusses the finding of the flow pulsations, their elimination, and effect. Other facility characteristics, such as the establishment of flow simulation and the degree of subcritical operation of the diffuser, are also explained.
Date: February 13, 1957
Creator: McAulay, John E. & Prince, William R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Stability of a Commercial Propyl Pentaborane (HEF-2) in the Range 147 to 190 Degrees C (open access)

Thermal Stability of a Commercial Propyl Pentaborane (HEF-2) in the Range 147 to 190 Degrees C

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the thermal stability of a commercial grade of propyl pentaborane (HEF-2) at temperatures of 147 and 190 degrees Celsius. The products of decomposition are hydrogen, hydrocarbons, and a solid nonvolatile yellow boron hydride. An equation is provided that can be used to calculate the approximate time required to decompose 20 percent of propyl pentaborane at other temperatures.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: McDonald, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of free-stream Reynolds number, engine installation, and model scale on stability characteristics of a translating-spike inlet at Mach 2.0 (open access)

Effects of free-stream Reynolds number, engine installation, and model scale on stability characteristics of a translating-spike inlet at Mach 2.0

Report presenting the effect of free-stream Reynolds number, engine installation, and model scale on inlet stability limits and on the amplitude and frequency of buzz. The data was obtained at mach number 2.0 and a range of angles of attack. Results regarding the free-stream Reynolds number effect, model scale, and effect of engine on stability are provided.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: Musial, Norman T. & Bowditch, David
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of an Underslung Scoop Inlet at Mach Numbers to 1.99 (open access)

Investigation of an Underslung Scoop Inlet at Mach Numbers to 1.99

Memorandum presenting a study of the performance of a scoop-type inlet on the bottom of a body of revolution at a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack to 10 degrees. The investigation included a study of the effects of altering the approach surface ahead of the inlet, extending the boundary-layer splitter plate, and bleeding air at the throat and exit of the diffuser. Results regarding the flow survey ahead of the inlet, alternative configurations, internal-flow details of the basic configuration, air bleed at the throat, and air bypass at the engine face are provided.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Weinstein, Maynard I.; Vargo, Donald J. & McKevitt, Frank
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Permeability variation of a taper-rolled wire cloth (open access)

Permeability variation of a taper-rolled wire cloth

Report presenting the cloth permeability of rolling a tapering thickness on a 20x200-mesh stainless-steel wire clothing investigated experimentally. The application of the cloth was for the shell of a transpiration-cooled turbine blade operating at gas and shell temperatures of 2500 and 10000 degrees Fahrenheit. Results regarding the taper-rolled cloth and comparison of taper-and flat-rolled samples are provided.
Date: February 13, 1957
Creator: Diaguila, Anthony J. & Liebert, Curt H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental evaluation of 'swirl-can' elements for hydrogen-fuel combustor (open access)

Experimental evaluation of 'swirl-can' elements for hydrogen-fuel combustor

Report presenting a study of the performance of "swirl-can" combustor elements for an experimental short-length turbojet combustor utilizing hydrogen fuel at high-altitude operating conditions. Fuel was injected into each element through a tangential , sonic orifice that created a swirling fuel-air mixture within the element. Results regarding combustor blowout, combustion efficiency, outlet temperature distribution, and preliminary performance of the multielement performance of multielement combustor are provided.
Date: May 13, 1957
Creator: Rayle, Warren D.; Jones, Robert E. & Friedman, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Static-pressure error calibrations for nose-boom airspeed installations of 17 airplanes (open access)

Static-pressure error calibrations for nose-boom airspeed installations of 17 airplanes

Report presenting a flight investigation to determine the static-pressure errors for nose-boom airspeed installations of 17 airplanes. Both research-type and service-type aircraft are covered in the investigation. Results indicated that the magnitude of static-pressure errors for the airspeed installations of all the airplanes is shown to vary with airplane geometric characteristics that include nose-boom length, fuselage diameter, and nose fineness ratio.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Larson, Terry J.; Stillwell, Wendell H. & Armistead, Katharine H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of mass-flow and pressure recovery characteristics of several underslung scoop-type inlets at free-stream Mach numbers of 2.0, 1.8, 1.5, and 0.66 (open access)

Investigation of mass-flow and pressure recovery characteristics of several underslung scoop-type inlets at free-stream Mach numbers of 2.0, 1.8, 1.5, and 0.66

Report presenting testing of several underslung scoop-type inlets mounted on a body of revolution at several Mach numbers through a range of angles of attack. Geometric differences between inlets included ramp angle, frontal area, splitter-plate height, and aspect ratio. Results regarding inlet stability, peak pressure recoveries, and total-pressure distortions are provided.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Valerino, Alfred S. & Zappa, Robert F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of turbines suitable for use in a turbojet engine with high compressor pressure ratio and low compressor-tip speed 8: Internal flow conditions of a two-stage turbine with a downstream stator (open access)

Investigation of turbines suitable for use in a turbojet engine with high compressor pressure ratio and low compressor-tip speed 8: Internal flow conditions of a two-stage turbine with a downstream stator

Report presenting an investigation of a two-stage turbine with a downstream stator to determine the interstage flow conditions of the turbine. Results regarding stage efficiency and work output, first-stage performance, second-stage performance, and downstream-stator performance are provided.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: Petrash, Donald A.; Davison, Elmer H. & Schum, Harold J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-162 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-162

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: May the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas change the location of its headquarters from Fort Worth, Texas, to Austin, Texas, should it so desire, in order to have better accommodations and at less cost, if possible?
Date: June 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-187 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-187

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether or not the Comptroller may issue a warrant for funds to be expended at a later date by the Runnels County Water Improvement District or whether or not the Comptroller should require the District to present the accounts to him in the manner required of the other State agencies.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-219 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-219

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Validity of the authorization of a tax sufficient to take care of the maintenance and interest as well as sinking fund recommended by the Commissioners' Court.
Date: August 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-44 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-44

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether Secretary of State has the authority to approve a Charter amendment which changes the purpose clause of a corporation chartered under Article 1303b, Vernon's Civil Statutes, to do a general fiduciary and depository business under the provisions of Article 7.01, Texas Insurance Code, and related questions.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-58 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-58

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether or not the tax provided for by the Article 7047m, V. C. S., accrues where all acts in connection with the transfer occur outside the boundaries of Texas except the recording of the transfer on the official books of the Texas corporation.
Date: March 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-227 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-227

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Can the Secretary of State, under Art. 9.14 C (3) of the Texas Business Corporation Act, demand of a trustee of a corporation which is in process of reorganization under Ch. X of the Federal Bankruptcy Act the sum of money required under Art. 7092 V.C.S. to revive the right to do business in Texas, where petition for such reorganization was filed in the Federal Court prior to the date upon which such right to do business was required to be forfeited under Art. 7091, V.C.S.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-257 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-257

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: May an individual serve as an official court reporter and perform the duties prescribed by Article 2324, V.C.S. and Article 2324a, V.C.S., when the individual is under the age of 21 years and is unable to take shorthand notes?
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History