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Corporate Office 9441 Innovation Dr.
Manassas, VA, 20110 (703) 369-5552
www.utroninc.com
Progress Update April 8, 2008
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The lighter propellant gases keep the pressure behind the projectile higher
CLGG Physics
Hydrogen/Oxygen
Light Combustion Products
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CLGG Chronology
1 9 9 3 1 9 9 5 2 0 0 7 Time
16 mm 45 mm 155 mm Bore Size
Kinetic Energy Levels
kJ’s Few MJ’s Tens of MJ’s
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CLGG Benefits
• Higher velocity
• Lower operating pressures
• Lower acceleration on projectile
• Infinite zoning
• Ability to produce propellant onsite
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Combustion Control and Zoning
5 10 15 20
Time (ms)
40
10
20
60
50
30
Pres
sure
(kps
i)
Shot B
Shot A
Same Chemical Energy, Same Projectile Mass, Different Chemistry
0
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Modeling
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155 mm CLGG 14 shots with up to 28 MJ muzzle energy to date, A fraction of its capability, tests are ongoing
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155mm Test Data
Shot number
Projectile mass (kg)
Peak Chamber Pressure
(psi)
Peak Acceleration
(g’s)
Velocity (m/s)
Kinetic Energy
(MJ)
Barrage Range (miles)
14 20.3 25,000 17,000 1667 28 111
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Current Propellant Supply System
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Future Propellant Production – Pilot Plant
Steam Natural Gas Reforming Diesel Reforming Electrolysis
Hydrogen Production Electrolysis Cryogenic Air Separation Pressure Swing Absorption Membrane Separation
Oxygen Production
Possible pilot plant using off the shelf hardware
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Future – Instrumented Projectiles
3 axis accelerometer Onboard recorder Battery
Pressure Gage
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Future – Instrumented Projectiles
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Future – Transportable Extreme Range System
• R&D - Support Long Range Guided Projectile Development • Field - Provide Extreme Range Artillery Support
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