Effect Of Friction On The Zel'dovich Von Neumann Doring To Chapman Jouguet Transition

Author

Sushma Rao

Graduation Semester and Year

2010

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering

Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

First Advisor

Frank Lu

Abstract

Detonation theory proposes Chapman-Jouguet state of equilibrium due to the sonic speed of the products relative to the wave. Experimental observations however indicated the existence of a sub-Chapman-Jouguet state. The dissertation proposes that friction plays a role in defining such a sub-optimal state in detonation wave propagation in ducts. The problem is addressed analytically by decoupling the friction losses from the chemical reactions. The non-equilibrium conditions associated with detonation is modeled by detailed chemistry.

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

License

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Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

Recommended Citation

Rao, Sushma, "Effect Of Friction On The Zel'dovich Von Neumann Doring To Chapman Jouguet Transition" (2010). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses. 520.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/mechaerospace_theses/520