Research Project
High-Pressure Turbulent Reactive Flows
Research Team
Lead Researchers:
- Dr. Vinicius Maron Sauer, Mechanical Engineering
Collaborators:
- Josette Bellan
Student Team:
- Raphael Perez-Magallon, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Funding
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SYNOPSIS
- Design test apparatus for use in supersonic research.
- Optimize components used under various conditions.
- Shock tube manufacturing for supersonic mixing and general high-
speed aerodynamics. - Generate guidelines for future experiments to improve understanding of mixing layer flow fields.
Research Questions and Research Objectives
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Further the understanding of turbulent compressible layer flow fields.
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Improved efficiency in supersonic mixing (i.e., ramjet engines, rocket propulsion, etc.).
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Generate plans to build CSUN’s first multifaceted supersonic wind tunnel.
Research Approach
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Create preliminary designs using fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
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Validate fluid behavior utilizing CFD simulations & peer-reviewed content.
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Manufacture equipment conforming to physical demands.
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Conduct experiments to validate simulations.
Research Deliverables and Products
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Developed Python script for rapid prototyping of nozzle wall contours.
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Validated various nozzle cases ranging from Mach 3 to Mach 7.
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Compared frictionless simulations with isentropic solutions.
Commercialization Opportunities
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Application: Aerospace
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Key Values: Development of mixing technology, increasing mixing efficiency, and decreasing emissions.
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Potential Customers: Commercial Aviation, Defense, Other research institutions.
Research Timeline
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Lead Researchers:
- Dr. Vinicius Maron Sauer, Mechanical Engineering
Collaborators:
- Josette Bellan
Student Team:
- Raphael Perez-Magallon, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Funding
- Funding Organization:
- Funding Program: