Publications
Kenneth K. Kuo, Grant A. Risha, Brian J. Evans, and Eric Boyer, 2003, Potential Usage of Energetic Nano-Sized Powders for Combustion and Rocket Propulsion, Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, Material Research Society, editors: Wilson, W., et al., Pittsburgh, PA, Invited paper, December 2003.
Risha, G. A., Boyer, E., Evans, B., and Kuo, K., 2003, Characterization of Nano-Sized Particles for Propulsion Applications, Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, Material Research Society, editors: Wilson, W., et al., Pittsburgh, PA, Invited paper, December 2003.
Kuo, K. K., 2003, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of Propellants and Fuels Containing Energetic Nano-sized Powders for Propulsion, 2003 Nano Materials for Aerospace Symposium.
Moore, J. D., Kuo, K. K., and D'Agostini, M. D., 2003, Effect of Initial Gaseous Reactant Temperature on Fuel-Rich Coaxial Diffusion Flame Stability, Proceedings of Chemical and Physical Processes in Combustion, 2003 Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, October 26-29, 2003.
Jeffrey D. Moore, Grant A. Risha, Kenneth K. Kuo, and Mark D. D’Agostini, 2003, Effect of Pre-Heating Gaseous Reactants on Methane/Oxygen Diffusion Flame Stability, Submitted to 30th International Combustion Symposium.
Kuo, K. K., Kumar, S., and Zhang, B., 2003, Transient Burning Characteristics of JA2 Propellant Using Experimentally Determined Zel’dovich Map, Journal of Propulsion and Power.
J. W. Mordosky, B. Q. Zhang, G. C. Harting, K. K. Kuo, F. Tepper, and L. A. Kaledin, 2002, Combustion of Gelled RP-1 Propellant with Alex® Particles in Gaseous Oxygen Atomized Sprays, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 206-218.
G. A. Risha, K. K. Kuo, D. E. Koch, and J. R. Harvel, 2002, Laser Ignition Characterization of N-5 Double-Base Solid Propellant, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 284-295.
M. M. Mench, K. K. Kuo, P. Houghton, and J. G. Hansel, 2002, Flame Spreading and Violent Energy Release Processes of Aluminum Tubing in Liquid and Gaseous Oxygen Environments, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 384-396.
M. M. Mench, J. P. Haas, and K. K. Kuo, 2002, Combustion and Flame Spreading of Aluminum Tubing in High Pressure Oxygen, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 438-452.
A. Ulas, K. K. Kuo, and C. Gotzmer, 2002, Effects of Fluorine-Containing Species on the Ignition and Combustion of Boron Particles: Experiment and Theory, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 453-463.
. C. Harting, J. W. Mordosky, B. Q. Zhang, T. T. Cook, and K. K. Kuo G, 2002, Burning Rate Characterization of OXSOL Liquid Oxidizer, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 463-475.
K. K. Kuo and E. Boyer, 2002, Model Formulation of Laser Initiation of Explosives Contained in a Shell, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 606-621.
Chang, Y.P., and Kuo, K. K., 2002, Assessment of Combustion Characteristics and Mechanism of Hydroxylammonium Nitrate-Based Liquid Monopropellant, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 1076-1085, Sep.-Oct., 2002.
Risha, G.A., Boyer, E., Wehrman, R.B., and Kuo, K.K., 2002, Performance Comparison of HTPB-Based Solid Fuels Containing Nano-Sized Energetic Powder in a Cylindrical Hybrid Rocket Motor, AIAA Paper No. 2002-3576, 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.
Chang, Y.P., Josten, J.K., Zhang, B.Q., Kuo, K.K., and Reed, B.D., 2002, Combustion Characteristics of Energetic HAN/Methanol-Based Monopropellants, AIAA Paper No. 2002-4032, 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.
Boyer, E., Risha, G.A, Kuo, K.K., and Devendorf, T.E., 2002, Combustion Characteristics of Non-Toxic Non-Hypergolic Bi-Propellants, AIAA Paper No. 2002-4297, 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.
Kuo, K.K. and Young, G., 2002, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of Newly Formulated NF2-Based Solid Propellantspresented at 29th International Symposium on Combustion, Sapporo, Japan, July 21-26, 2002. Accepted for publication in Proceedings of Combustion Institute.
G. A. Risha, G. C. Harting, K. K. Kuo, A. Peretz, D. E. Koch, H. S. Jones, and J. P. Arves, 2002, Surface Heat Release of HTPB-based Fuels in Oxygen Rich Environments, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 101-115, 2002.
J. W. Mordosky, B. Q. Zhang, G. C. Harting, K. K. Kuo, F. Tepper, and L. A. Kaledin, 2002, Combustion of Gelled RP-1 Propellant with Alex® Particles in Gaseous Oxygen Atomized SpraysCombustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 206-218, 2002.
G. A. Risha, K. K. Kuo, D. E. Koch, and J. R. Harvel, 2002, Laser Ignition Characterization of N-5 Double-Base Solid Propellant, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 284-295, 2002.
M. M. Mench, K. K. Kuo, P. Houghton, and J. G. Hansel, 2002, Flame Spreading and Violent Energy Release Processes of Aluminum Tubing in Liquid and Gaseous Oxygen Environments, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 384-396, 2002.
M. M. Mench, J. P. Haas, and K. K. Kuo, 2002, Combustion and Flame Spreading of Aluminum Tubing in High Pressure Oxygen, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 438-452, 2002.
A. Ulas, K. K. Kuo, and C. Gotzmer, 2002, Effects of Fluorine-Containing Species on the Ignition and Combustion of Boron Particles: Experiment and Theory, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 453-463, 2002.
G. C. Harting, J. W. Mordosky, B. Q. Zhang, T. T. Cook, and K. K. Kuo, 2002, Burning Rate Characterization of OXSOL Liquid Oxidizer, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 463-475, 2002.
K. K. Kuo and E. Boyer, 2002, Model Formulation of Laser Initiation of Explosives Contained in a Shell, Combustion of Energetic Materials, ed. K.K. Kuo and L.T. De Luca, Begell House, Inc., New York, pp. 606-621, 2002.
Ulas, A., and Kuo, K.K., 2002, Ignition and Combustion Characteristics of RDX-Based Pseudo Propellants, accepted for publication in Combustion Science and Technology, 2002.
K. K. Kuo, P.J. Ferrara, .S. Kumar, and B. Zhang, 2002, Flame Spreading and Combustion Behavior of Gun Propellants Packed in High Loading Densities, Army Research Office, Interim report, 13 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, B. Wehrman, J. Moore, and B. Zhang, 2002, Flame Stability Of Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Burner For Hydrogen Production Purpose, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APCI), Quarterly Report, 9 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, B. Wehrman, J. Moore, and B. Zhang, 2002, Flame Stability Of Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Burner For Hydrogen Production Purpose, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APCI), Quarterly Report, 11 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, B. Wehrman, J. Moore, and B. Zhang, 2002, Flame Stability Of Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Burner For Hydrogen Production Purpose, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APCI), Quarterly Report, 10 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, B. Wehrman, J. Moore, and B. Zhang, 2002, Flame Stability Of Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Burner For Hydrogen Production Purpose, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APCI), Quarterly Report, 25 pages.
K. K. Kuo, E. Boyer, G. A. Risha, P. J. Ferrara, and J. D. Moore, 2002, Characterization of Flame Spreading Processes in a Mortar Flash Tube with Black Powders, SAVIT Corporation, Weekly Progress Reports by e-mail.
K. K. Kuo, E. Boyer, G. A. Risha, P. J. Ferrara, and J. D. Moore, 2002, Instrumented High Pressure Chamber Simulator, SAVIT Corporation, Weekly Progress Reports by e-mail.
K. K. Kuo, R. A. Yetter, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Development and Characterization of New Generation of Propellants with Greatly Enhanced Performance, U.S. Army – ARDEC, Informal Progress Report, 5 pages.
K. K. Kuo, R. A. Yetter, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Development and Characterization of New Generation of Propellants with Greatly Enhanced Performance, U.S. Army – ARDEC, Informal Progress Report, 9 pages.
K. K. Kuo, R. A. Yetter, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Development and Characterization of New Generation of Propellants with Greatly Enhanced Performance, U.S. Army – ARDEC, Informal Progress Report, 3 pages.
K. K. Kuo, R. A. Yetter, J. R. Luman, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Development and Characterization of New Generation of Propellants with Greatly Enhanced Performance, U.S. Army – ARDEC, Informal Progress Report, 8 pages.
Characterization of Advanced Reactive Materials as Propellants, 2002, Characterization of Advanced Reactive Materials as Propellants, NAVSEA-IHD, K. K. Kuo, Interim Report, 12 pages.
K. K. Kuo2002Characterization of Advanced Reactive Materials as Propellants, NAVSEA-IHD, Final Report, 54 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of Spearfish Liquid Propellants, Hamilton Sundstrand, Interim Progress Report, 1 page.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of Spearfish Liquid Propellants, Hamilton Sundstrand, Interim Progress Report, 2 pages.
K. K. Kuo, G. A. Risha, and E. Boyer, 2002, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of Spearfish Liquid Propellants, Hamilton Sundstrand, Final Report, 34 pages.
Kuo, K. K., Kokal, R. A., Paulauskas, M., Alaksin, P., and Lee, L. S., 2001, Flame-Spreading Phenomena in Fin Slots of a Solid Rocket Motor, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 1005-1011, Sep.-Oct.
Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., and Gotzmer, C, 2001, Ignition and Combustion of Boron Particles in Fluorine-Containing Environments, Combustion and Flame, Vol. 127, No. 1/2, pp. 1935-1957.
Risha, G.A., Ulas, A., Boyer, E., Kumar, S., and Kuo, K, 2001, Combustion of HTPB-Based Solid Fuels Containing Nano-Sized Energetic Powder in Hybrid Rocket Motor, presented at Fine Powder Processing (FPP) 2001, State College, PA, October 1-3.
Mordosky, J.W., Kuo, K.K., Zhang, B.Q., Tepper, F. and Kaledin, L.A, 2001, Utilization of nano-sized aluminum particles in RP-1 gel propellants for spray combustion in a rocket engine, presented at American Chemical Society 221st National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, CA, April 1-5.
Kuo, K. K. and Yetter, R. A, 2001, Unique Features of Nano-sized Energetic Materials and Challenges in Their Further Development for Defense Applications, presented as an invited paper IO(442908) at American Chemical Society 221st National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, CA, April 1-5.
Risha, G.A., Ulas, A., Boyer, E., Kumar, S., and Kuo, K.K, 2001, Performance of Several HTPB-Based Hybrid Rocket Fuel Formulations Containing Nano-Phase Energetic Particlespresented as a poster presentation (442979) at American Chemical Society 221st National Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, CA, April 1-5.
Young, G. and K.K. Kuo, 2001, Characterization of Combustion and Propulsive Behavior of NF2-Based Solid Propellants, presented at 50th JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, July 13, CPIA publication #705, Vol. 1, pp. 287-303.
Young, G., Boyer, E., Risha, G.A., Kuo, K.K., Naylor, R., Snurr, G., Geiger, P., and Kline, G, 2001, Effect of Processing Procedures on Solid Propellant Burning Ratepresented at 50th JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, July 13, CPIA publication #705, Vol. 1, pp. 253-261.
Mench, M. M., Kuo, K. K., Sturges, J. H., Hansel, J. G., and Houghton, P, 2000, Flame Spreading and Violent Energy Release (VER) Processes of Aluminum Tubing in LOX/GOX Environments, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Environments: Ninth Volume, ASTM STP 1395, Steinberg, T. A., Beeson, H. D., and Newton, B. E., Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA, 25 pages.
Chang, Y. P., Boyer, J. E., and Kuo, K. K, 2000, Combustion Behavior and Flame Structure of XM46 Liquid Propellant, 38th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, January 10-13.
Mench, M. M., Kuo, K. K., Hansel, J. G., Houghton, P. A., and Rogusky, E. C, 2000, Flame-Spreading and Violent Energy Release (VER) Phenomena of Aluminum Tubing Burning in Liquid and Gaseous Oxygen Environments, accepted for presentation and publication, Ninth International Symposium on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, Paris, France, September 28-29
Chiaverini, M. J., Harting, G. C., Lu, Y. C., Kuo, K. K., Peretz, A., Jones, H. S., Wygle, B. S., and Arves, J. P, 1999, Pyrolysis Behavior of Hybrid Rocket Solid Fuels Under Rapid Heating Conditions, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 15, No. 6, Nov.-Dec., pp. 888-895.
DeSena, J. T., and Kuo, K. K, 1999, Evaluation of Stored Energy in Ultra-fine Aluminum Powder Produced by Plasma Explosion, Special Issue of Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 15, No. 6, Nov.-Dec., pp. 794-800.
Kuo, K. K., Kokal, R. A., Paulauskas, M., and Alaksin, P, 1999, Flame-Spreading Phenomena in the Fin-Slot Region of a Solid Rocket Motoraccepted for publication in Journal of Propulsion and Power.
Boyer, J. E., and Kuo, K. K, 1999, High-Pressure Combustion Behavior of NitromethaneAIAA 99-2358, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 20-24.
Risha, G. A., Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., Koch, D. E., Ludwig, C. P., and Glick, R, 1999, Characterization of Output Mass and Energy Fluxes of a Pyrotechnic Igniter, AIAA Paper No. 99-2631, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 20-24.
Risha, G. A., Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., Koch, D. E., Ludwig, C. P., and Glick, R, 1999, Combustion Behavior of TAL-1308 Composite Solid Propellant for Airbag Applications, AIAA Paper No. 99-2632, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 20-24.
Serin, N., Chiaverini, M., Harting, G., Hori, K., and Kuo, K. K, 1999, Pressure Correction of Ultrasonic Regression Rate Measurements of a Hybrid Slab Motor, AIAA Paper 99-2319, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 20-24 June.
Kuo, K. K1999, Intrinsic Burning Behavior and Flame Structure Diagnostics of Liquid Propellants, ARO/AFOSR Contractors Meeting in Chemical Propulsion, Bar Harbor, ME, June 13-16.
Harting, G. C., Hori, K., and Kuo, K. K, 1999, Comparison of GAP Monopropellant Combustion Behavior under Gaseous Oxygen Cross-flow, Pressure Excursions, and Steady-State Burning ConditionsJoint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF), 1999 JANNAF CS/APS/PSHS Joint Meeting, NASA Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL, October 18-22, 14 pages.
Harting, G. C., Mordosky, J. W., Zhang, B. Q., Cook, T. T., and Kuo, K. K, 1999, Burning Rate Characterization of OXSOL Liquid Oxidizer, Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF), 1999 JANNAF CS/APS/PSHS Joint Meeting, NASA Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL, October 18-22, 14 pages.
Mench, M. M., Kuo, K. K., Yeh, C. L., and Lu, Y. C, 1998, Comparison of Thermal Behavior of Regular and Ultra-fine Aluminum Powders (Alex) Made from Plasma Explosion Process, Comb. Sci & Tech, June, Vol 135, No. 1-6, pp. 269-292.
Kuo, K. K, 1998, Challenges of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion at the Turn of Millennium, Plenary Lecture in Proceedings of the 24th International Pyrotechnics Seminar, pp. 1-41, Monterey, CA, 27-31 July.
Ulas, A., Lu, Y. C., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Ignition Delay and Flame Structure Measurements of RDX-Based Pseudo Propellants, Proceedings of the 24th International Pyrotechnics Seminar, pp. 531-542, Monterey, CA, 27-31 July.
Chang, Y. P., Boyer, J. E., Jennings, S. T., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Combustion Behavior of XM46 Liquid Propellant, Proceedings of the 24th International Pyrotechnics Seminar, pp. 625-635, Monterey, CA, 27-31 July.
Mench, M. M., Yeh, C. L., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Propellant Burning Rate Enhancement and Thermal Behavior of Ultra-Fine Aluminum Powders (ALEX), Proceedings of 29th International ICT-Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany, June 30-July 3, pp. 30-1 to 30-15. Pfinztal, Germany, Eraunhofer-Institut feur Chemische Technologie.
Mench, M. M., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Characterization of Combustion and Stability Behavior of Solid Propellants, Proceedings of 29th International ICT-Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany, June 30-July 3, pp. 155-1 to 155-19. Pfinztal, Germany, Eraunhofer-Institut feur Chemische Technologie.
Harting, G. C., Risha, G. A., Peretz, A., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Effect of Curing Agent on the Burning Rate of GAP Monopropellant, accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the 1998 JANNAF/AIAA Joint Propulsion Meeting, Cleveland, OH, July 15-17.
Risha, G. A., Harting, G. C., Peretz, A., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Pyrolysis and Combustion of Solid Fuels in Various Oxidizing Environments, accepted for presentation and publication in the 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cleveland, OH, July 13-15.
Mench, M. M., Yeh, C. L., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Propellant Burning Rate Enhancement and Thermal Behavior of Ultra-Fine Aluminum Powders (Alex) Energetic Materials: Production, Processing, and Characterization, Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT), pp. 30-1-30-15.
Mench, M. M. and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Characterization of Combustion and Stability Behavior of Solid Propellants, Energetic Materials: Production, Processing, and Characterization, Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT), pp. 155-1-155-19.
Harting, G. C., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Characterization of GAP Monopropellant Burning Rate for Hybrid Motor Applications, CPIA Publication 675, Vol. III, Presented at 1998 JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Cleveland, OH, 15-17 July, pp. 75-86.
Risha, G. A., Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., Koch, D. E., Ludwig, C. P., and Glick, R, 1998, Characterization of Combustion Behavior or TAL-1308 Solid Propellant, CPIA Publication 680, Vol. I, Presented at 35th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee, Tucson, AZ, 7-11 December, pp. 305-319.
Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., and Yeh, C. L, 1998, Ignition and Combustion of Single Boron Particle in Fluorine/Oxygen Containing EnvironmentsCPIA Publication 680, Vol. I, Presented at 35th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee, Tucson, AZ, 7-11 December, pp. 549-563.
Boyer, J. E., and Kuo, K. K., 1998, Flame Structure and Combustion Behavior of NitromethaneCPIA Publication 680, Vol. I, Presented at 35th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee, Tucson, AZ, 7-11 December, pp. 699-706.
Kuo, K. K, 1998, Dynamic Burning Behavior of Several Solid PropellantsPresented at Measurement of Thermophysical and Ballistic Properties of Energetic Materials: The Bo Stokes Memorial Workshop, Milan, Italy, 22-24 June.
Risha, G. A., Harting, G. C., Kuo, K. K., Peretz, A., Koch, D. E. Jones, H. S., and Arves, J. P, 1998, Pyrolysis and Combustion of Solid Fuels in Various Oxidizing Environments, AIAA Paper No. 98-3184, 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, July 13-15.
Chiaverini, M. Kuo, K. K., Peretz, A. and Harting, G., 1998, Regression Rate and Heat Transfer Correlations for HTPB/GOX Combustion in a Hybrid Rocket Engine, AIAA Paper No. 98-3185, 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, July 13-15.
Harting, G. C., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Characterization of GAP Monopropellant Burning Rate for Hybrid Motor Applications, 1998 JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Cleveland, OH, July 15-17.
Risha, G. A., Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., Koch, D. E., Ludwig, C. P., and Glick, R, 1998, Characterization of Combustion Behavior of TAL-1308 Solid Propellant, JANNAF 35th Combustion Subcommittee Meeting, Tucson, AZ, December 7-11, Vol. 1, pp. 305-319.
Boyer, J. E., and Kuo, K. K, 1998, Flame Structure and Combustion Behavior of Nitromethane, JANNAF 35th Combustion Subcommittee Meeting, Tucson, AZ, December 7-11, Vol. 1, pp. 549-563.
Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., and Yeh, C. L, 1998, Ignition and Combustion of Single Boron Particle in Fluorine/Oxygen Containing Environments, JANNAF 35th Combustion Subcommittee Meeting, Tucson, AZ, December 7-11, Vol. 1, p. 549-563.
Y-C. Lu, A. Ulas, E. Boyer, and K.K. Kuo. Determination of Temperature Profiles of Self-Deflagrating RDX by UV/Visible Absorption Spectroscopy and Fine-Wire Thermocouples, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 123, No.1-6, pp. 147-163, 1997.
K.K. Kuo. Importance and Challenges of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Beyond Year 2000, Invited von Kármán Lecture in the Proceedings of the 37th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences, pp. 1-31, February 26-28, 1997.
C.L. Yeh, K.K. Kuo, M. Klimkiewicz and P.W. Brown. Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Studies of Diffusion Mechanism of Boron Particle Combustion, Journal of Scanning Microscopes, Vol. 19, pp. 114-118, March, 1997.
K.K. Kuo, C.L. Yeh, D.K. Johnson, and M.M. Mench. Flame Spreading Behavior of Aluminum Fin Samples in GOX-Rich Environments, Proceedings of the CGA Safety and Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment, and Facilities Seminar, pp. 16.1-16.37, Scottsdale, AZ, September 22-24, 1997.
A. Ulas, K.K. Kuo. Effect of Aging on Ignition Delay Times of a Composite Solid Propellant Under CO 2 Laser Heating, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 127, pp. 319-331, May, 1997.
M. Mench, K.K. Kuo, Y.C. Lu, and C.L. Yeh. Comparison of Thermal Behavior of Regular and Ultra-fine Aluminum Particles (Alex) Made from Plasma Explosion Process, 16th International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems Program, Cracow, Poland, August 3-8, 1997, Accepted for publication in Combustion Science and Technology .
C.L. Yeh, C.L., D.K. Johnson, and K.K. Kuo. Experimental Study of Flame-Spreading Processes over Aluminum Foils, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, Eighth Volume, ASTM STP 1319 , W.T. Royals, T.C. Chou, and T.A. Steinberg (Editors), American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 283-296, 1997.
K. K. Kuo and 9 associate editors. Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House Inc., 1181 pages, August, 1997. E. Boyer, Y.C. Lu, and K.K. Kuo. Characterization of Condensed-Phase Chemical Reactions of RDX and Nitramine-Based Propellants, pp. 906-917.
E. Boyer, Y.C. Lu, and K.K. Kuo. Characterization of Condensed-Phase Chemical Reactions of RDX and Nitramine-Based Propellants, pp. 906-917.
E. Boyer, E., P.W. Brown, and K.K. Kuo. Solid Solution Formation between RDX and Common Solid Propellant Binders, pp. 387-394, 1997.
M.J. Chiaverini, N. Serin, D.K. Johnson, Y.C. Lu, and K.K. Kuo. Instantaneous Regression Behavior of HTPB Solid Fuels Burning with GOX in a Simulated Hybrid Rocket Motor, pp. 719-733.
D. Cohen, K.K. Kuo, S.J. Ritchie, and Y.-C. Lu. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Industrial Repair Procedure for Solid Propellant Grains, pp. 368-386.
C. Kopicz, T.J. Watson, K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. Combustion Behavior and Thermochemical Properties of JA2 Propellant, pp. 559-573.
K.K. Kuo, Y.-C. Lu, and S.J. Ritchie. Propensity of Flame Spreading into Propellant Slits under Simulated Rocket-Motor Environments, pp. 356-367.
A. Ulas, Y.C. Lu, and K.K. Kuo. Determination of Temperature and OH Concentration Profiles of RDX/CAB Pseudo Propellants Using UV/Visible Absorption Spectroscopy, pp. 885-895.
K.K. Kuo, Y.C. Lu, and Y.S. Tseng. Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Physicochemical Processes Occurring in the Two-Phase Foam Layer of Burning RDX, pp. 1133-1145.
E.S. Kim, S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. Improvements to Modeling of Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition of Nitramine-Based Propellants, pp. 1093-1103.
C.L. Yeh, M.M. Mench, K.K. Kuo, and S.K. Chan. Experimental Study of Flame-Spreading Processes over Mg/PTFE/Mg Thin Foils, pp. 465-475.
33rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Paper, Seattle, WA, July 6-9, 1997.
M.J. Chiaverini, K.K. Kuo, A. Peretz, and G.C. Harting. Heat Flux and Internal Ballistic Characterization of a Hybrid Rocket Moter Analog, No. 97-3080,
M.J. Chiaverini, G.C. Harting, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and A. Peretz. Pyrolysis Behavior of Hybrid Rocket Solid Fuels Under Rapid Heating Conditions, No. 97-3078.
E. Boyer and K.K. Kuo. Influence of Processing Procedures and Propellant Ingredients on RDX-Based Pseudopropellant Dark Zone, No. 97-3235.
Y.C. Lu, E. Boyer, D. Koch, and K.K. Kuo. Measurement of Intrinsic Burning Rate of Nitromethane, No. 97-3107.
C. Brossard, A. Ulas, C.L. Yeh, and K.K. Kuo. Ignition and Combustion of Isolated Aluminum Particles in the Post-Flame Region of a Flat-Flame Burner, 16th International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems Program, 22 pages, Cracow, Poland, August 3-8, 1997.
G.C. Harting, G.A. Risha, A. Peretz, and K.K. Kuo. Effect of Curing Agent on the Burning Rate of Gap Monopropellant, 9th Annual Symposium, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, OH, October 1-2, 1997.
A. Ulas and K.K. Kuo. Ignition Characteristics of Aged Composite Propellants Under CO 2 Laser Heating, 9th Annual Symposium, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, OH, October 1-2, 1997.
1997 JANNAF 34th CS/PSHS/APS Joint Meeting, West Palm Beach, FL, October 27-30, 1997.
E. Boyer, D. Koch, K.K. Kuo, and Y.C. Lu. Intrinsic Burning Rate and Temperature Sensitivity of Nitromethane.
Jennings, S., Y.P. Chang, D. Koch, and K.K. Kuo. "Peculiar Combustion Characteristics of XM46 Liquid Propellant.
M. Mench, K.K. Kuo, and Y.C. Lu. Characterization of Burning Rate, Temperature Sensitivity and Stability Behavior of Two Bi-Plateau AP-based Composite Propellants.
Y-C. Lu and K.K. Kuo. Thermal Decomposition Study of Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) Solid Fuel, Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 275, pp. 181-191, 1996.
K.K. Kuo, C.L. Yeh, D.K. Johnson, and H. Parsons. Flame Spreading Process Over Aluminum Foil in an Oxygen-Rich Environment with Application to Brazed Aluminum Heat Exchangers, Proceedings of the CGA Safety and Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment and Facilities Seminar , pp. 21.1-21.31, Orlando, FL, November 18-20, 1996.
A.S. Yang, W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. Combustion of Liquid Oxygen with Hydrogen Under High-Pressure Conditions, Journal of Propulsion and Power , Vol. 12, pp. 1001-1004, September-October, 1996.
K.K. Kuo. (Editor), Recent Advances in Spray Combustion, Volume I: Spray Atomization and Drop Burning Phenomena, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 166, 517 pages, and Volume II: Spray Combustion Measurements and Model Simulation , Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 171, 467 pages published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 1996.
E. Boyer, P.W. Brown, and K.K. Kuo. Phase Relationships Involving RDX and Common Solid Propellant Binders, Decomposition, Combustion, and Detonation Chemistry of Energetic Materials, Vol. 418, T.B. Brill, et al. (Editors), Materials Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 79-84, 1996.
R.D. Woodward, S. Pal, R.J. Santoro, and K.K Kuo. Measurement of Core Structure of Coaxial Jets Under Cold-Flow and Hot-Fire Conditions, Recent Advances in Spray Combustion: Spray Atomization and Drop Burning Phenomena, Volume I , Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 171, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Cambridge, pp. 185-209, 1996.
A.S. Yang, K.K. Kuo, and W.H. Hsieh. Supercritical Evaporation and Combustion of LOX in an Axisymmetric Diffusion Flame, Recent Advances in Spray Combustion: Spray Atomization and Drop Burning Phenomena, Volume I , Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 171, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Cambridge, pp. 439-480, 1996.
C.L. Yeh and K.K. Kuo. Theoretical Model Development and Verification of Diffusion/Reaction Mechanisms of Boron Particle Combustion, Transport Phenomena in Combustion, Volume I, Taylor & Francis, Washington, DC, pp. 45-63 and Volume II, pp. 1461-1472, 1996.
M.J. Chiaverini, N. Serin, D.K. Johnson, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and G.A. Risha. Thermal Pyrolysis and Combustion of HTPB-Based Solid Fuels for Hybrid Rocket Motor Applications, AIAA Paper No. 96-2845, 32nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, July 1-3, 1996.
Proceedings of the 33rd JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting, Monterey, CA, November, 1996.
K.K. Kuo. Summary of Fourth ISICP Symposium on Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel, CPIA publication 645, Volume I, pp. 1-11, CPIA publication 653, Volume II, pp. 273-283. D. Koch, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and E. Jones. Design and Development of a Liquid-Propellant Strand Burner with Initial Application to Nitromethane, CPIA publication 653, Volume I, pp. 127-135 A. Ulas, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and Y.P. Chang. Ignition Delay and Flame Structure Measurements of RDX-Based Pseudo Propellants, CPIA publication 653, Volume II, pp. 391-402. E. Boyer and K.K. Kuo. Effects of Processing Procedures and Propellant Ingredients on the Presence of Dark Zone of RDX-Based Pseudopropellants, CPIA publication 653, Volume II, pp. 579-587.
M.J. Chiaverini, N. Serin, D.K. Johnson, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and G.A. Risha, G.A., Combustion Behavior of HTPB-Based Solid Fuels in a Hybrid Rocket Simulator, Proceedings of the 1996 JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, CPIA publication 650, Volume I, pp. 129-139, December, 1996.
Boyer, E., Y.C. Lu, and K.K. Kuo. "Characterization of Condensed-Phase Chemical Reactions of RDX." Paper No. AIAA-95-2994, 31st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit San Diego, CA (July 10-12, 1995).
Boyer, E., Y.C. Lu, P.W. Brown, and K.K. Kuo. "The Characterization of the Burning Surface of Nitramine Propellants." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Chiaverini, M.J., G.C. Harting, K.K. Kuo, Y.C. Lu, D.L. Johnson, and N. Serin. "Combustion of Solid Fuel Slabs with Gaseous Oxygen in a Hybrid Motor Analog." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Chiaverini, M.J., G.C. Harting, Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, N. Serin, and D.K. Johnson. "Fuel Decomposition and Boundary-Layer Combustion Processes of Hybrid Rocket Motors." Paper No. AIAA-95-2686, 31st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit San Diego, CA (July 10-12, 1995).
Cohen, D., K.K. Kuo, S.J. Ritchie and Y.-C. Lu. "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Industrial Repair Procedure for Solid-Propellant Grains." CPIA Publication of the Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Propulsion and Subcommittee Joint Meetings Tampa, FL (December 4-8, 1995).
Huang, T.H., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition of Nitramine-Based Propellants." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 11, n. 4, pp. 781-790 (July-August 1995).
Kim, E.S., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Improvements to Modeling of Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition of Nitramine-Based Propellants." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Kopicz, C., T. Watson, K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. "Combustion Behavior and Thermochemical Properties of JA2 Propellant." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Kuo, K.K., Y.C. Lu, and S.J. Ritchie. "Propensity of Flame Spreading into Propellant Slits under Simulated Rocket-Motor Environments." CPIA Publication of the Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Propulsion and Subcommittee Joint Meetings Tampa, FL (December 4-8, 1995).
Kuo, K.K., R.A. Kokal, M. Paulauskas, and P. Alaksin. "Flame-Spreading Phenomena in the Fin-Slot Region of a Solid Rocket Motor." submitted for publication in The Journal of Propulsion and Power (1995).
Laxton, J.A., K.K. Kuo, and Y.C. Lu. "Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Physicochemical Processes Occurring in the Two-Phase Foam Layer of Burning RDX." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Lu, Y.C. and K.K. Kuo. "Thermal Decomposition Study of Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) Solid Fuel." accepted for publication in Thermochimica Acta (August 1995).
Lu, Y.C., A. Ulas, K.K. Kuo, and T.M. Freyman. "Absorption Spectroscopy of Solid Propellant Flames." Paper No. AIAA-95-2713, 31st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit San Diego, CA (July 10-12, 1995).
Lu, Y.C., T. Freyman, and K.K. Kuo. "Measurement of Temperatures and OH Concentrations of Solid Propellant Flames Using Absorption Spectroscopy." Combustion Science and Technology vol. 104, pp. 193-205 (1995).
Ritchie, S.J., K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. "Modeling and Experiments of Laser-Induced Ignition of Nitramine Propellants." AIAA paper No. 95-2862, 31st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit San Diego, CA (July 10-12, 1995).
Ritchie, S.J., K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. "Modeling and Experiments of Laser-Induced Ignition of Nitramine Propellants." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Riviera, J.D, W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. "Theoretical Modelling of the Combustion Processes of Programmed Splitting Stick Propellants." Propellant, Explosives, and Pyrotechnics vol. 20, pp. 41-47 (1995).
Ulas, A., Y.C. Lu, T.M. Freyman, and K.K. Kuo. "Measurement of Temperatures and Radical Concentrations of Solid Propellant Flames Using Absorption Spectroscopy." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Watson, T.J., K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. "Flame Spreading and Combustion Characteristics of Layered Gun Propellants." CPIA publication 631, Proceedings of the 1995 JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Huntsville, AL (October 1995).
Yeh, C.L. and K.K. Kuo. "Experimental Studies of Boron Particle Combustion." accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena in Combustion San Francisco, CA (July 16-20, 1995).
Yeh, C.L. and K.K. Kuo. "Theoretical Model Development and Verification of Diffusion/Reaction Mechanisms of Boron Particle Combustion." Invited paper to be published in the Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena in Combustion San Francisco, CA (July 16-20, 1995).
Huang, I.T., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "FT-IR Spectrometry of Laminar, Premixed Hydrocarbon/Air Flames." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 209-226 (December 1994).
Huang, T.H., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Experimental Measurements of Partially Confined Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition." Proceedings of the Twentieth International Pyrotechnics Seminar Colorado Springs, CO, pp. 445-459 (July 25-29, 1994).
Huang, T.H., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Modeling of Partially Confined Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition." Twenty-Fifth Symposium (International) on Combustion The Combustion Institute, pp. 1595-1601 (1994).
Kline, M.C., R.D. Woodward, R.L. Burch, F.B. Cheung, and K.K. Kuo. "Imaging of Impinging Jet Breakup and Atomization Processes Using Cooper-Vapor-Laser-Sheet-Illuminated Photography." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 552-568 (December 1994).
Kuo, K.K. (Editor) and T.P. Parr (Associate Editor). Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics published by Begell House Inc.,New York, 754 pages (1994).
Kuo, K.K. and Y.C. Lu. "Modeling of Physicochemical Processes of RDX Monopropellant with Detailed Treatments for Surface Reaction Zone." Proceedings of the Twentieth International Pyrotechnics Seminar Colorado Springs, CO, pp.583-600 (July 25-29, 1994).
Kuo, K.K., R.A. Kokal, P.H. Alaksin, M.J. Paulauskas, M.M. Mench and L.S. Lee. "Heat Transfer Measurements and Correlation for the Fin-Slot Region of a Solid Rocket Motor." AIAA Paper No. 94-3291, 30th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference Indianapolis, IN (June 27-29, 1994).
Kuo, K.K., Y.C. Lu, Y.J. Yim, and F.R. Schwam. "Transient Burning Behavior of Solid Propellants." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 389-402 (December 1994).
Lu, Y.-C. and K.K. Kuo. "Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Combustion Process Inside a Solid-Propellant Crack." Propellant, Explosives, and Pyrotechnics vol. 19, pp. 217-226 (1994).
Lu, Y.-C., T. Freyman, and K.K. Kuo. "Measurement of Temperatures and OH Concentrations of Solid Propellant Flames Using Absorption Spectroscopy." Proceedings at the 31st JANNAF Combustion Meeting CPIA Publication 620, vol. II, pp. 277-290, Sunnyvale, CA (October 17-21, 1994).
Thynell, S.T., T.H. Huang, and K.K. Kuo. "Theoretical and Experimental Study of Partially Confined Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition of XM39 and M43 Propellants." Proceedings of the 31st JANNAF Combustion Meeting CPIA Publication 620, Vol. I, pp. 211-228, Sunnyvale, CA (October 17-21, 1994).
Watson, T., K.K. Kuo, and S.T. Thynell. "Assessment of Dynamic Burning Behavior of JA-2 Propellant Rods." CPIA Publication 620, Vol. II, pp. 247-258, Proceedings at the 31st JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting Sunnyvale, CA (October 17-21, 1994).
Woodward, R.D., Burch, R.L., Kuo, K.K., and F.B. Cheung. "Real-Time X-Ray Radiography Study of Liquid Jet Breakup from Rocket Engine Coaxial Injectors." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 365-378 (December 1994).
Yang, A.S., K.K. Kuo, and W.H. Hsieh. "Supercritical and Subcritical Combustion of LOX with Hydrogen in an Axisymmetric Laminar Diffusion Flame." Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium of Combustion Proceedings pp. 1609-1619 (1994).
Yeh, C.L., W.H. Hsieh, K.K. Kuo, and W. Felder. "Ignition and Combustion of Mg-Coated and Uncoated Boron Particles." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 327-341 (December 1994).
Zarko, V.E. and K.K. Kuo. "Critical Review of Methods for Regression Rate Measurements of Condensed Phase Systems." Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics Begell House, Inc., pp. 600-623 (1994).
Jarymowycs, T.A., V. Yang, and K.K. Kuo. "Analysis of Boron Particle Ignition Above a Solid Fuel in a High-Velocity Environment." Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels edited by K.K. Kuo and R. Pein, CRC Press and Begell House, pp. 303-331 (1993).
Kuo, K.K. (editor) and R. Pein (Associate Editor). Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels. published by CRC and Begell House, NY, 534 pages (January 1993).
Kuo, K.K., J.U. Kim, B.L. Fetherolf, and T. Torikai. "Pre-Ignition Dynamics of DX-Based Energetic Materials Under CO2 Laser Heating." Combustion and Flame vol. 95, pp. 351-361 (1993).
Kuo, K.K., R.A. Kokal, M. Paulauskas, P. Alaksin, and L.S. Lee. "Flame-Spreading Phenomena in the Fin-Slot Region of a Solid Rocket Motor." AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 29th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit AIAA Paper No. 93-2310, Monterey, CA (June 28-30, 1993).
Lu, Y.C., K.K. Kuo, and S.R. Wu. "Crack Propagation Process in a Burning AP-Based Composite Solid Propellant." AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 29th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit AIAA Paper No. 93-2168, Monterey, CA (June 28-30, 1993).
Pace, K.K.., T.A. Jarymowycz, V. Yang, and K.K. Kuo. "Effect of Magnesium-Coated Boron Particles on Burning Characteristics of Solid Fuels in High-Speed Cross-flows." Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels edited by K.K. Kuo and R. Pein, CRC Press and Begell House, pp. 332-347 (1993).
Salizzoni, R.M., W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. "Temperature Sensitivity Measurements and Regression Behavior of a Family of Boron-Based Very High Burning Rate Propellants." Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels edited by K.K. Kuo and R. Pein, CRC Press and Begell House, pp. 438-454 (1993).
Yang, A.S., I.T. Huang, W.H. Hsieh, and K.K.Kuo. "Burning-Rate Characteristicsof Boron/[BAMO/NMMO] Fuel-Rich Solid Propellant Under Broad Ranges of Pressure and Temperature." Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels edited by K.K. Kuo and R. Pein, CRC Press and Begell House, pp. 412-426 (1993).
Yang, A.S., W.H. Hsieh, K.K. Kuo, and J.J. Brown. "Evaporation of LOX Undersupercritical and Subcritical Conditions." 29th AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE Joint Propulsion Meeting Monterey, CA, AIAA Paper #93-2188 (June 28-30, 1993).
Yeh, Y.P., F.B. Cheung, K.K. Kuo, and T.A. Litzinger. "Numerical Study of an Axisymmetric Turbulent Jet-Impingement Flow." 31st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting AIAA Paper No. 93-0652, Reno, Nevada (January 11-14, 1993).
Brown, J.J., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Regression Behavior of Composite Layered Gun Propellants." 29th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting CPIA Publication 593-I, pp. 99-108 (October 1992).
Chen, J.L., F.B. Cheung, and K.K. Kuo. " of Electrical/Chemical Energy Input on the Interior Ballistics of an Electrothermal Chemical Gun." Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics vol. 17, pp. 131-138 (1992).
Chen, J.L., K.K. Kuo, and F.B. Cheung. "Theoretical Modeling of the Interior Ballistic Processes in an Electrothermal Chemical Gun." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 8, n. 3, pp. 655-666 (May-June 1992).
Chen, J.L., W.H. Hsieh, T.W. Wu, and K.K. Kuo. "Jet Penetration Characteristics and Taylor Cavity Development Processes Associated with Electrothermal Chemical Guns." 29th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting CPIA Publication 593-III, pp. 97-106 (October 1992).
Hsieh, W.H., T.T. Wu, C.L. Yeh, and K.K. Kuo. "Numerical Simulation of Gas-Dynamic and Heat-Transfer Processes in Two-Stage, Very High-Pressure Gas Compressors." Proceedings of 1992 International Compressor Engineering Conference West Lafayette, IN (July 14-17, 1992).
Huang, I.T., S.T. Thynell, and K.K. Kuo. "Measurements and Theory of Signal-to-Noise Ratio of FT-IR Emission Spectrometry Applied to High-Pressure Solid Propellant Combustion." Applied Spectroscopy vol. 46, pp. 1182-1188 (1992).
Jarymowycz, T.A., V. Yang, and K.K. Kuo. "Numerical Study fo Solid-Fuel Combustion Under Supersonic Crossflows." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 8, n. 2, pp. 346-353 (March-April 1992).
Klotz, S., S.T. Thynell, I.T. Huang, and K.K. Kuo. "Analysis of Plumes of Solid Propellant Combustion Using a Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectrometer." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 8, n. 3, pp. 537-538 (May-June 1992).
Kuo, K.K., T.A. Litzinger, and W.H. Hsieh. "Interrelationship Between Solid-Propellant Combustion and Material's Behavior." Structure and Properties of Energetic Materials vol. 296, edited by D. H. Liebenberg, R.W. Armstrong, and J J. Gilman, pp. 331-348 (December 1992).
Kuo, K.K., and D.E. Kooker. "Coupling Between Nonsteady Burning and Structural Mechanics of Solid-Propellant Grains." Chapter 13 in Nonsteady Burning and Combustion Stability of Solid Propellants Book Edited by L. De Luca, E. W. Price, and M. Summerfield, vol. 143 Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, pp. 465-518 (1992).
Kuo, K.K., S.R. Wu, Y.C. Lu, and V. Yang. "Combustion-Induced Crack/Debond Propagation in High-Elongation Propellants." JANNAF Propulsion Systems Hazards Subcommittee Meeting CPIA Publication 582-I pp. 437-452 (1992).
Ritchie, S.J., B.L. Fetherolf, W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. "A Comparative Analysis of the Convective and Radiative Ignition Processes of XM-39 Solid Propellants." Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Ballistics vol. 1, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 303-310 (June 1-5, 1992).
Ritchie, S.J., W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. "Ignition of RDX-Based Solid Propellant Subjected to Crossflow Convective Heating." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 8, n. 3, pp. 570-577 (May-June 1992).
Thynell, S.T., I.T. Huang, C.S. Kuo, W.H. Hsieh, and K.K. Kuo. "Approach to Measurements of Flame Spreading Over Solid Propellants." Journal of Propulsion and Power vol. 8, n. 4, pp. 914-916 (July-August 1992).
Wu, S.R., Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and V. Yang. "Combustion-Induced Crack/Debond Propagation in a Metalized Propellant." AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE, 28th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit Nashville, TN, AIAA Paper No. 92-3506, (July 6-8, 1992).
Wu, S.R., Y.C. Lu, K.K. Kuo, and V. Yang. "Crack Initiation and Propagation in Burning Metalized Solid Propellants." Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Pyrotechnics Seminar Breckenridge, Co., 985-1004 (July 1992).
Hsieh, W. H., Peretz, A., Huang, I. T., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Combustion Behavior of Boron-Based BAMO/NMMO Fuel-Rich Solid Propellants, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 497-504, July-August.
Fetherolf, B. L., Liiva, P. M., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, CO2 Laser Ignition Behavior of Several Pyrotechnic Mixtures, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Pyrotechnic Seminar, Bratts Tryckeri AB, Jönköping, Sweden, pp. 675-690, June.
Fetherolf, B. L., Chen, D. M., Snyder, T. S., Litzinger, T. A., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Ignition and Combustion Behavior of MTV Igniter Materials for Base Bleed Applications, Base Bleed: Edited by K.K. Kuo and J. N. Fleming, Hemisphere Publishing Corp., New York, NY, pp. 43-61.
Wu, S. R., Lu, Y. C., Kuo, K. K., and Yang, V, 1991, Simulation of Anomalous Combustion Processes of Solid Propellant with Crack/Debond Cavity in a Motor Analog, 1991 JANNAF Propulsion System Hazards Subcommittee Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico, CPIA Publication 562, pp. 179-207, March 18-22.
Ritchie, S. J., Fetherolf, B. L., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 199, 1A Comparative Analysis of the Convective and Radiative Ignition Processes of XM-39 Solid Propellant28th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting - October 28 - November 1, 1991, San Antonio, TX, CPIA publication 573, Vol. 1, pp. 453-461, October.
Fetherolf, B. L., Liiva, P. M., Litzinger, T. A., and Kuo, K. K., 1991, Thermal and Chemical Structure of the Preparation and Reaction Zones for RDX and RDX Composite Propellants, 28th JANNAF Combustion Subcommittee Meeting - October 28 - November 1, 1991, San Antonio, TX., CPIA publication 573, Vol. II, pp.379-386, October.
Jarymowycz, T. A., Yang, V., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Analysis of Boron Particle Ignition Above a Burning Solid Fuel in a High-Velocity Environment, Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels: The Second International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion, Lampoldshausen, Germany, March 4-6.
Pace, K. K., Jarymowycz, T. A., Yang, V., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Effect of Magnesium-Coated Boron Particles on Burning Characteristics of Solid Fuels in High-Speed Crossflows, Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels: The Second International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion, Lampoldshausen, Germany, March 4-6.
Yang, A. S., Huang, I. T., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Burning-Rate Characteristics of Boron/[BAMO/NMMO] Fuel-Rich Solid Propellant Under Broad Ranges of Pressure and TemperatureCombustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels: The Second International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion, Lampoldshausen, Germany, March 4-6.
Salizzoni, R. M., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Temperature Sensitivity Measurements and Regression Behavior of a Family of Boron-Based Very High Burning Rate PropellantsCombustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels: The Second International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion, Lampoldshausen, Germany, March 4-6.
Hsieh, W. H., Chen, C. L., Kuo, K. K., and Siefert, J. G, 1991, Flow Characteristics of Very High-Pressure Gas Compressors, ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference, San Diego, CA, June 23-27.
Yang, A. S., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Theoretical Study of Supersonic Flow Separation over a Rearward Facing Step, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 27th Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, CA, June 24-27.
Lu, Y. C., Yang, V., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Pyrolysis, Ignition, and Thermal Analyses of Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymers (EPDM)AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 27th Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, California, June 24-27.
Rivera, J. D., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Theoretical Modelling of the Combustion Processes of Programmed Splitting Stick Propellants, 13th International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Nagoya, Japan, 28 July-2 August.
Chen, J. L., Cheung, F. B., and Kuo, K. K, 1991, Effects of Electrical/Chemical Energy Input on the Interior Ballistics of an Electrothermal Chemical Gun, Fifth International Gun Propellant Symposium, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ., October 29-31.
Fetherolf, B. L., Litzinger, T. A., and Kuo, K. K., 1990, An Instrument for Measuring High-Power Laser Beam Profiles and Beam Attenuation, Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 61(1), pp. 7-10, January.
Hsieh, W. H., Char, J. M., Zanotti, C., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Erosive and Strand Burning of Stick Propellants, Part I: Measurements of Burning Rates and Thermal-Wave Structures, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 392-399, July-August.
Hsieh, W. H. and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Erosive and Strand Burning of Stick Propellants, Part II: Theoretical Modeling of Erosive-Burning Processes, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 400-406, July-August.
Char, J. M., Kuo, K. K., and Hsieh, K. C., 1990, Observations of Breakup Processes of Liquid Jets Using Real-Time X-Ray Radiography, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 6, No. 5, Sept.-Oct., pp. 544-551.
Salizzoni, R. M., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Regression Behavior and Temperature Sensitivity Measurements of Very High Burning Rate Propellants, 27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. I, pp. 531-541, November.
Jarymowycz, T. A., Pace, K. K., Snyder, T. S., Yang, V., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Experimental Study of Solid Fuel Combustion Under High Crossflow Conditions, 27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. III, pp. 131-141, November.
Ritchie, S. J., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Convective Ignition of LOVA Propellants, 27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. I, pp. 287-298, November.
Rivera, J. D., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Combustion Behavior of Programmed Splitting Stick Propellants, 27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. I, pp. 69-82, November.
Kuo, K. K., Cheung, F. B., Hsieh, W. H., Chen, J. L., Marinos, C. D., and Dick, W. J, 1990, Experimental Study of Plasma/Fluid Interaction in a Simulated CAPtm Gun27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. I, pp. 365-375, November.
Chen, J. L., Kuo, K. K., and Cheung, F. B, 1990, Theoretical Modeling of the Interior Ballistic Processes in the Electrothermal Gun27th JANNAF Combustion Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, CPIA Publication 557, Vol. I, pp. 33-47, November.
Kuo, K. K, 1990, Present Challenges in Solid-Propellant Combustion Research18th Symposium on Explosive Materials, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, May.
Kuo, K. K., Yang, V., Litzinger, T. A., Thynell, S. T., and Hsieh, W. H, 1990, Fundamental Combustion Processes of Particle-Laden Shear Flows in Solid Fuel Ramjets, AFOSR/ONR Propulsion Contractors' Meeting, Atlanta, GA, June.
Klotz, S. Thynell, S. T., Huang, I. T., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Analysis of Plumes of Solid Propellant Combustion Using an FT-IR Spectrometer, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-1850, July.
Rivera, J. D., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Experimental Study and Modeling of the Combustion of Programmed Splitting Stick Propellants, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-2198, July.
Snyder, T. S., Jarymowycz, T. A., Pace, K. K., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Solid Fuel Ignition and Combustion Characteristics Under High-Speed Crossflows, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-2075, July.
Pace, K. K., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition Characteristics of Solid PropellantsAIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-2195, July.
Woodward, R. D., Garner, K. N., Cheung, F. B., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Breakup Phenomena of a Coaxial Jet in the Non-Dilute Region Using Real-Time X-Ray Radiography, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-1958, July.
Ritchie, S. J., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K, 1990, Convective Ignition Phenomena of LOVA Propellants, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-2194, July.
Jarymowycz, T., Yang, V., and Kuo, K, 1990, A Numerical Study of Solid Fuel Combustion Under Supersonic Crossflows, AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 26th Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 90-2076, July.
Kuo, K. K., Litzinger, T. A., Yang, V., Thynell, S. T., and Hsieh, W. H, 1990, Ignition and Combustion Behavior of Boron-Based Solid Fuels Under Crossflow and Stagnant Conditions, ONR Propulsion Meeting/Contractor's Review, Newport, RI, October.
Kuo, K. K., Thynell, S. T., and Hsieh, W. H, 1990, Non-Intrusive IR Diagnostic System for Temperature and Species Measurements, ONR Propulsion Meeting/Contractor's Review, Newport, RI, October.