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  • Experimental fluid dynamics
  • Hypersonic flow research

Background:

  • Shock tunnels are crucial for studying compressible flows and shock waves.
  • Existing manually operated tunnels have limitations in operational capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a pneumatically operated shock tunnel for hypersonic flow studies.
  • To quantify free-stream conditions and assess the tunnel's performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing high-pressure nitrogen gas to actuate a pneumatic cylinder for diaphragm bursting.
  • Quantifying free-stream conditions via pressure measurements and shock tube relations.
  • Performing simulations to determine shock standoff distance and stagnation pressures.

Main Results:

  • Achieved free-stream Mach numbers ranging from 5.5 to 7.2.
  • Demonstrated enhanced operational capacity compared to manually operated tunnels.
  • Validated the tunnel's suitability for academic hypersonic research.

Conclusions:

  • The pneumatically operated shock tunnel offers improved performance for academic research.
  • This system is well-suited for developmental activities in hypersonic aerodynamics.
  • The study confirms the utility of pneumatic operation for shock tunnel research.