Keywords
shocks, droplet, cavitation, cfd
Abstract
This effort explores the complex phenomena of cavitation inside different liquid geometry interacting with a planar shock wave by employing the use of Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD) modeling. The simulation is an unsteady multiphase simulation utilizing a finite volume commercial code known as STAR-CCM+ . Two primary cavitation models were employed: the Schnerr- Sauer model and the Full Rayleigh-Plesset model. The initial investigation involves validating the numerical simulations against available experimental data. Subsequently, a comprehensive parameter study was conducted, examining the effects of varying Mach numbers, liquid geometries, and seed densities on the cavitation phenomenon. Results indicated that cavitation occurs within the liquid geometry due to the low-pressure spike, leading to significant pressure oscillations inside the liquid geometry.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Summer
Committee Chair
Kinzel, Michael
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
Format
application/pdf
Release Date
8-15-2024
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Nguyen, Khanh Chi, "Numerical Modeling of Cavitation During Shock Droplet Interaction" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024. 271.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2023/271
Accessibility Status
Meets minimum standards for ETDs/HUTs