Keywords
chemical kinetics, chemical modeling, hypersonic vehicle, lateral divert thrusters, plume interaction, shock tube
Abstract
The use of lateral divert thrusters on hypersonic vehicles would allow for fine-tuned attitude control at high Mach numbers. However, the jet interaction effects of lateral thrusters on the hypersonic flow field have not been investigated thoroughly. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) can provide preliminary modeling of the jet interaction, but several variables such as vehicle geometry, velocity, and altitude, result in computationally expensive modeling or loss in accuracy of the results. Therefore, the goal of chemical kinetics testing and chemical model verification is to enhance the fidelity of the jet interaction effects, specifically the plume reaction with air and the plume interaction with vehicle instrumentation.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Spring
Committee Chair
Vasu Sumathi, Subith
Degree
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (M.S.A.E.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Program
Aerospace Engineering; Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
DP0028319
URL
https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0028319
Language
English
Rights
In copyright
Release Date
May 2024
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Pothen, Alex-Abraham, "Fundamental Chemical Kinetic Experiments of Combustion Products inside a Shock Tube" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024. 150.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2023/150
Accessibility Status
Meets minimum standards for ETDs/HUTs