Accession Number:

ADA172903

Title:

Random-Choice-Method Solutions for Two-Dimensional Planar and Axisymmetric Steady Supersonic Flows.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

TORONTO UNIV DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO) INST FOR AEROSPACE STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Shi,Z. C.
• Gottlieb,J. J.

Report Date:

1986-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

102.0

Abstract:

A random choice method RCM is developed for obtaining fairly practical and efficient numerical solutions for two dimensional planar and axisymmetric steady supersonic flows, such as those for sharp edged planar airfoils, supersonic inlets of aircraft engines, pointed bodies of revolution, supersonic nozzles, and free jets. This method is based on the solution of a riemann problem, which is the elemental solution of the hyperbolic equations of two-dimensional steady supersonic flows. The Riemann problem consists of two waves separated by a slip stream, and each wave can be either an oblique shock wave or a Prandtl Meyer expansion wave. Advanced techniques are given for solving the Riemann problem iteratively, handling the boundary conditions along body and free jet surfaces, and computing only certain parts of flow fields of interest. Many interesting and practical numerical solutions are presented for different types of planar and axisymmetric flows, to demonstrate the applicability, capability, and limitations of the RCM. Numerical results are shown to be in excellent agreement with both known analytical solutions and results from the method of characteristics.

Descriptors:

• *SUPERSONIC INLETS
• *STEADY FLOW
• TWO DIMENSIONAL
• GRAPHS
• CANADA
• NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
• BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS
• DATA REDUCTION
• SUPERSONIC FLOW
• AXISYMMETRIC FLOW

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE