Keywords
shock tube; pneumatic actuator; controlled diaphragm rupture; hypersonics; high pressure; FEA
Abstract
This thesis intends to investigate the enhancements made to the pneumatic system in the University of Central Florida shock tube, with a focus on expanding control over final temperature and pressure conditions for low-pressure, high-temperature environments. The project explores key upgrades, including a higher-pressure actuator to increase breaking pressure and an optimized cage design that allows the cage face to withstand a higher force, improving overall durability. Additionally, it tests the limits of the new actuator to ensure reliability under extreme conditions. These advancements enable the collection of accurate data from consistent shocks, which is essential for rocket plume speciation and high-temperature gas dynamics in hypersonic flight.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair
Vasu, Subith
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Thesis Discipline
Aerospace Engineering
Language
English
Access Status
Campus Access
Length of Campus Access
1 year
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Ahmed, Fawzan, "Design And Testing Of A Modified Pneumatic Actuation System For High-Pressure Shock Tube Applications" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 160.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/160
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