The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristics
This investigation examines the influence of Laval nozzle geometry on thrust production using the method of characteristics. It explores various divergent section configurations, analyzing their impact on nozzle design and performance. Comparative analysis of software tools, study of supersonic flow...
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| description | This investigation examines the influence of Laval nozzle geometry on thrust production using the method of characteristics. It explores various divergent section configurations, analyzing their impact on nozzle design and performance. Comparative analysis of software tools, study of supersonic flow phenomena, and application of the method of characteristics form the core of this research. Findings showcase strong agreement between computational tools, emphasizing the Mach number's role in divergent section shape variations and thrust force. Additionally, the study scrutinizes over-expansion and under-expansion phenomena, validated through computational simulations. Future research should be aimed at enhancing computational methodologies and investigating additional parameters affecting nozzle performance, promising advancements in rocket propulsion technology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c0c474a9e3a84a31a0d25ad006f8f9992024-03-13T12:38:01ZengNational Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCASINCAS Bulletin2066-82012247-45282024-03-01161778810.13111/2066-8201.2024.16.1.8The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristicsAndrei - Ionut PARASCHIV0Department of Propulsion & Power, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Technische Universiteit Delft, Kluyverweg 1, 2629 HS, Delft, Netherlands, A.Paraschiv@student.tudelft.nlThis investigation examines the influence of Laval nozzle geometry on thrust production using the method of characteristics. It explores various divergent section configurations, analyzing their impact on nozzle design and performance. Comparative analysis of software tools, study of supersonic flow phenomena, and application of the method of characteristics form the core of this research. Findings showcase strong agreement between computational tools, emphasizing the Mach number's role in divergent section shape variations and thrust force. Additionally, the study scrutinizes over-expansion and under-expansion phenomena, validated through computational simulations. Future research should be aimed at enhancing computational methodologies and investigating additional parameters affecting nozzle performance, promising advancements in rocket propulsion technology.https://bulletin.incas.ro/files/paraschiv-a-i__vol_16_iss_1.pdfmethod of characteristics (moc)computation fluid dynamics (cfd)converging-diverging nozzlebell nozzlenozzle shapesupersonic flowsshockwavesthrust |
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| title | The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristics |
| title_full | The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristics |
| title_fullStr | The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristics |
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| title_short | The impact of the Laval nozzle shape on thrust production, using the method of characteristics |
| title_sort | impact of the laval nozzle shape on thrust production using the method of characteristics |
| topic | method of characteristics (moc) computation fluid dynamics (cfd) converging-diverging nozzle bell nozzle nozzle shape supersonic flows shockwaves thrust |
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