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Wall Pressure Measurements in a Convergent–Divergent Nozzle with Varying Inlet Asymmetry

  • C. Senthilkumar EMAIL logo , S. Elangovan and E. Rathakrishnan
Published/Copyright: May 12, 2015
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Abstract

In this paper, flow separation of a convergent–divergent (C-D) nozzle is placed downstream of a supersonic flow delivered from Mach 2.0 nozzle is investigated. Static pressure measurements are conducted using pressure taps. The flow characteristics of straight and slanted entry C-D nozzle are investigated for various NPR of Mach 2.0 nozzle. The effect of asymmetry at inlet by providing 15°, 30°, 45° and 57° cut is analyzed. Particular attention is given to the location of the shock within the divergent section of the test nozzle. This location is examined as a function both NPR of Mach 2.0 nozzle and test nozzle inlet angle. Some of the measurements are favorably compared to previously developed theory. A Mach number ratio of 0.81 across the flow separation region was obtained.

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Received: 2015-4-14
Accepted: 2015-4-28
Published Online: 2015-5-12
Published in Print: 2016-6-1

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