Publication List

Books or Parts of Books

• Kuo, K. K., Moore, B. B., and Chen, D. Y., "Characterization of Mass Flow Rates for Various Percussion Primers," Gasdynamics of Detonations and Explosives , ed. J. R. Bowen, N. Manson, A. K. Oppenheim, and R. I. Soloukhin, AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 75, pp. 323-337, 1981.

• Kuo, K.K., and Summerfield, M. (Editors), Fundamentals of Solid Propellant Combustion , AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 90, 891 pages, October 1984.

• Kumar, M. and Kuo, K. K., "Flame Spreading and Overall Ignition Transient," Fundamentals of Solid Propellant Combustion , ed. K. K. Kuo and Summerfield, M., AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 90, pp. 305-360, 1984.

• Razdan, M. K. and Kuo, K. K., "Erosive Burning of Solid Propellants," Fundamentals of Solid Propellant Combustion , ed. K. K. Kuo and M. Summerfield, AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 90, pp. 515-598, 1984.

• Lengelle, G., et al., “Steady-State Burning of Homogeneous Propellants,” Fundamentals of Solid Propellant Combustion , edited by K. K. Kuo and M. Summerfield, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 90, AIAA, New York, Chap. 7, pp. 361–407, 1984

• Kuo, K. K., Gore, J. P. and Summerfield, M., "Transient Burning of Solid Propellants," Fundamentals of Solid Propellant Combustion , ed. by K. K. Kuo and M. Summerfield, AIAA Progress Series Volume 90, pp. 599-659, 1984.

• Siefert, J. G. and Kuo, K. K., "Crack Propagation in Burning Solid Propellants," Dynamics of Shock Wave, Explosions, and Detonations , ed. J. R. Bowen, N. Manson, A. K. Oppenheim, and R. I. Soloukhin, AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 94, pp. 575-595, 1984.

• Athavale, M. M., Hsieh, K. C., Hsieh, W. H., Char, J. M., and Kuo, K. K., "Interaction of Flame Spreading, Combustion, and Fracture of Single-Perforated Stick Propellants Under Dynamic Conditions," Dynamics of Reactive Systems, Part II: Modeling and Heterogeneous Combustion , ed. by J. R. Bowen, J.-C. Leyer, and R. I. Soloukhin, AIAA Progress Series, Vol. 105, pp. 267-290, 1986.

• Kuo, K. K., Principles of Combustion , John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 811 pages, April 1986. This book has also been published by Wiley International Edition in February, 1987. (A Chinese translation of this book was published in 1991 by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press of China.)

• Kuo, K.K. editor and Fleming, J.N., Associate Editor, Base Bleed : The First International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion , Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1991, 314 pages.

• Fetherolf, B. L., Chen, D. M., Snyder, T. S., Litzinger, T. A., and Kuo, K. K., "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, 1991.

• Kuo, K. K. and Kooker, D. E., "Coupling Between Nonsteady Burning and Structural Mechanics of Solid-Propellant Grains", Chapter 13 in the 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.

• Jarmowycz, T. A., Yang, V., and Kuo, K. K., "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, published by CRC and Begell House, NY., pp. 303-331, 1993.

• Pace, K. K., Jarmowycz, T. A., and Kuo, K. K., "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 , edited by K. K. Kuo and R. Pein, published by CRC and Begell House, NY., pp. 332-347, 1993.

• Yang, A. S., Huang, I. T., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K., "Burning-Rate Characteristics of 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, published by CRC and Begell House, NY., pp. 412-426, 1993.

• Salizzoni, R. M., Hsieh, W. H., and Kuo, K. K., "Temperature Sensitivity Measurements and Regression Behavior of a Family of Boron-Based VHBR Propellants", Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels , edited by K. K. Kuo and R. Pein, published by CRC and Begell House, NY., pp. 438-454, 1993.

• Kuo, K. K. (Editor) and Pein, R. (Associate Editor) Combustion of Boron-Based Solid Propellants and Solid Fuels , published by CRC, Boca Raton, FL, and Begell House, New York, NY, 534 pages, January 1993.

• Kuo, K. K. (editor), and Parr, T. P. (Associate Editor), Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, 754 pages, December, 1994.

• Woodward, R. S., Burch, R. L., Kuo, K. K., and Cheung, F. B., "Real-Time X-Ray Radiography Study of Liquid Jet Breakup from Rocket Engine Coaxial Injectors", Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 365-378, December, 1994.

• Kline, M. C., Woodward, R. D., Burch, R. L., Cheung, F. B., and Kuo, K. K., “Imaging of Impinging Jet Breakup and Atomization Processes Using Cooper-Vapor-Laser-Sheet-Illuminated Photography,” Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 552-568, December, 1994.

• Huang, I. T., Thynell, S. T., and Kuo, K. K., “FT-IR Spectrometry of Laminar, Premixed Hydrocarbon/Air Flames,” Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp.209-226, December, 1994.

• Yeh, C. L., Hsieh, W. H., Kuo, K. K., and Felder, W., “Ignition and Combustion of Mg-Coated and Uncoated Boron Particles,” Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 327-341, December, 1994.

• Kuo, K. K., Lu, Y. C., Yim, Y. J., and Schwam, F. R., “Transient Burning Behavior of Solid Propellants,” Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 389-402, December, 1994.

• Zarko, V. E., and Kuo, K. K., “Critical Review of Methods for Regression Rate Measurements of Condensed Phase Systems,” Non-Intrusive Combustion Diagnostics , edited by K. K. Kuo and T. P. Parr, Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 600-623, December, 1994.

• Kuo, K. K. (Editor), Recent Advances in Spray Combustion, Volume I: Spray Atomization and Drop Burning Phenomena , Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 166, published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Reston, VA, June, 1996, 517 pages.

• Kuo, K. K. (Editor), Recent Advances in Spray Combustion, Volume II: Spray Combustion Measurements and Model Simulation , Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 171, published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Reston, VA, November, 1996, 467 pages.

• Woodward, R. D., Pal, S., Santoro, R. J., and Kuo, K. K., “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, Reston, VA, pp. 185-209, 1996.

• Yang, A. S., Kuo, K. K., and Hsieh, W. H., “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, Reston, VA, pp. 439-480, 1996.

• Yeh, C. L., and Kuo, K. K., “Theoretical Model Development and Verification of Diffusion/Reaction Mechanisms of Boron Particle Combustion,” Transport Phenomena in Combustion, Volume I , edited by S. H. Chan, Taylor & Francis, Washington, DC, pp. 45-63, 1996.

• Yeh, C. L., and Kuo, K. K., “Experimental Studies of Boron Particle Combustion,” Transport Phenomena in Combustion, Volume II , edited by S. H. Chan, Taylor & Francis, Washington, DC, pp. 1461-1472, 1996.

• Kuo, K. K., editor, and 9 associate editors, Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, 1181 pages, August, 1997.

• Boyer, J. E., Lu, Y. C., and Kuo, K. K., “Characterization of Condensed-Phase Chemical Reactions of RDX and Nitramine-Based Propellants,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 906-917, 1997.

• Boyer, J. E., Brown, P. W., and Kuo, K. K., “Solid Solution Formation between RDX and Common Solid Propellant Binders, ” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 387-394, 1997.

• Chiaverini, M. J., Serin, N., Johnson, D. K., Lu, Y. C., and Kuo, K. K., “Instantaneous Regression Behavior of HTPB Solid Fuels Burning with GOX in a Simulated Hybrid Rocket Motor,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 719-733, 1997.

• Cohen, D., Kuo, K. K., Ritchie, S. J., and Lu, Y. C., “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Industrial Repair Procedure for Solid Propellant Grains,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 368-386, 1997.

• Kopicz, C., Watson, T. J., Kuo, K. K., and Thynell, S. T., “Combustion Behavior and Thermochemical Properties of JA2 Propellant,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 559-573, 1997.

• Kuo, K. K., Lu, Y. C., and Ritchie, S. J., “Propensity of Flame Spreading into Propellant Slits under Simulated Rocket-Motor Environments,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 356-367, 1997.

• Ulas, A., Lu, Y. C., and Kuo, K. K., “Determination of Temperature and OH Concentration Profiles of RDX/CAB Pseudo Propellants Using UV/Visible Absorption Spectroscopy,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 885-895, 1997.

• Kuo, K. K., Lu, Y. C., and Tseng, Y. S., “Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Physicochemical Processes Occurring in the Two-Phase Foam Layer of Burning RDX,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 1133-1145, 1997.

• Kim, E. S., Thynell, S. T., and Kuo, K. K., “Improvements to Modeling of Hot Fragment Conductive Ignition of Nitramine-Based Propellants,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 1093-1103, 1997.

• Yeh, C. L., Mench, M. M., Kuo, K. K., and Chan, S. K., “Experimental Study of Flame-Spreading Processes over Mg/PTFE/Mg Thin Foils,” Challenges in Propellants and Combustion 100 Years After Nobel , Begell House, Inc., New York, NY, pp. 465-475, 1997.

• Kuo, K. K. and Yang, V., "Thermochemistry of Propellants," Chap. 5 of the AMC Handbook on Design for Projection , 42 pages, accepted for publication by the U.S. Army, 1997.

• Yeh, C. L., Johnson, D. K., and Kuo, K. K., “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.

• Mench, M. M., Yeh, C. L., and Kuo, K. K., “Propellant Burning Rate Enhancement and Thermal Behavior of Ultra-Fine Aluminum Powders (Alex ),” Energetic Materials: Production, Processing, and Characterizatio n , Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT), pp. 30-1–30-15, 1998.

• Mench, M. M. and Kuo, K. K., “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, 1998.

• Kuo, K. K., and De Luca, L. T., editors, Combustion of Energetic Materials , Begell House, Inc., New York, 1092 pages, January 2002.

• Risha, G. A., Harting, G. C., Kuo, K. K., Peretz, A., Koch, D. E., Jones, H. S., and Arves, J. P., “ 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.

• Mordosky, J. W., Zhang, B. Q., Harting, G. C., Kuo, K. K., Tepper, F., and Kaledin, L. A., “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, 2002.

• Risha, G. A., Kuo, K. K., Koch, D. E., and Harvel, J. R., “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.

• Mench, M. M., Kuo, K. K., Houghton, P., and Hansel, J. G., “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.

• Mench, M. M., Haas, J. P., and Kuo, K. K., “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.

• Ulas, A., Kuo, K. K., and Gotzmer, C., “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.

• Harting, G. C., Mordosky, J. W., Zhang, B. Q., Cook, T. T., and Kuo, K. K., “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. 563-575, 2002.

• Kuo, K. K., and Boyer, E., “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.

• Kuo, K. K., Risha, G. A., Evans, B. J., and Boyer, E., “Potential Usage of Energetic Nano-Sized Powders for Combustion and Rocket Propulsion,” Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, Materials Research Society , ed. W. Wilson, et. al., Pittsburgh, PA, Invited Paper, December 2003.

• Risha, G. A., Boyer, E., Evans, E., and Kuo, K. K., “Characterization of Nano-Sized Particles for Propulsion Applications,” Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, Materials Research Society , ed. W. Wilson, et. al., Pittsburgh, PA, Invited Paper, December 2003.

• Kuo, K. K., Moore, J., Boyer, E., Risha, G. A., and Ferrara, P. J., “Characterization of the M1020 Ignition Cartridge Under Simulated Mortar Firing Conditions,” 21st International Symposium on Ballistics , pp. 582-588, 2004.

• Boyer, E., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K., “Characterization and Analysis of Percussion Primers and a Black Powder Initiation System,” 21st International Symposium on Ballistics , pp. 638-644, 2004.

• Kuo, K. K., Risha, G. A., Evans, B. J., and Boyer, E., “Potential Usage of Energetic Nano-sized Powders for Combustion and Rocket Propulsion,” Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, MRS-Materials Research Society , Vol. 800, pp. 3-14, 2004.

• Risha, G. A., Boyer, E., Evans, B. J., Kuo, K. K., and Malek, R., “Characterization of Nano-sized Particles for Propulsion Applications,” Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials, MRS-Materials Research Society , Vol. 800, pp. 243-254, 2004.

• Kuo, K. K., Principles of Combustion 2nd Edition , John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 759 pages, January 2005.

62. Kuo, K. K. and Rivera, Juan de Dios (Editors), Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , New York: Begell House, Inc., 815 pages, May, 2007.

• Ferrara, P. J. and Kuo, K. K., “Gap Distance Effect on Burning Rate of Two Opposing JA2 Propellant Grains,” Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , ed. K. K. Kuo and J. Rivera, New York: Begell House, Inc., pp. 764-783, 2007.

• Boyer, E. and Kuo, K. K., “Combustion Behavior and Flame Structure of Nitromethane,” Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , ed. K. K. Kuo and J. Rivera, New York: Begell House, Inc., pp. 544-566, 2007.

• Acharya, R. and Kuo, K. K., “Method of Characteristics Simulation of Interior Ballistics of a 120-mm Mortar System with M1020 Ignition Cartridge,” Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , ed. K. K. Kuo and J. Rivera, New York: Begell House, Inc., pp. 621-642, 2007.

• Moore, J. D., Risha, G. A., Zhang, B. and Kuo, K. K., “Acoustic Emission Measurements for Characterizing Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Diffusion Flame Behavior,” Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , ed. K. K. Kuo and J. Rivera, New York: Begell House, Inc., pp. 683-704, 2007.

• Evans, B., Favorito, N. A., Boyer, E. and Kuo, K. K., “Characterization of Solid Fuel Mass-Burning Enhancement Utilizing an X-ray Translucent Hybrid Rocket Motor,” Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion , ed. K. K. Kuo and J. Rivera, New York: Begell House, Inc., pp. 705-724, 2007.

• Chiaverini, M. J. and Kuo, K. K. (Editors), Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion , Volume 218 of Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Reston, VA: American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., 648 pages, April, 2007.

• Kuo, K. K. and Chiaverini, M. J., “Challenges of Hybrid Rocket Propulsion in the 21st Century,” Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion , Volume 218 of Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, ed. K. K. Kuo and M. J. Chiaverini, Reston, VA: American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., pp. 593-638, 2007.

• G. A. Risha, B. J. Evans, E. Boyer, and K. K. Kuo, “Metals, Energetic Additives, and Special Binders Used in Solid Fuels for Hybrid Rockets,” Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion , Volume 218 of Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, ed. K. K. Kuo and M. J. Chiaverini, Reston, VA: American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., pp. 413-456, 2007.

Professor Kenneth K. Kuo