Theses and Dissertations
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2373-2893
Advisor
Narsipur, Shreyas
Committee Member
Bhushan, Shanti
Committee Member
Hwang, Joonsik
Committee Member
Shinde, Vilas
Date of Degree
8-13-2024
Original embargo terms
Embargo 2 years
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Military Engineering
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
College
James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
Department
James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
Abstract
Since the 1940s, the study of supersonic and hypersonic flow has posed significant challenges due to the variable aerodynamic characteristics and alterations in air properties at such high speeds. Hypervelocity wind tunnels have been instrumental in addressing gaps in this field, yet no existing facility can fully replicate true hypersonic conditions. The primary obstacle lies in sustaining the high enthalpies and targeted total conditions necessary for authentic supersonic and hypersonic environments. This paper focuses on the development of a mixing manifold section for a high enthalpy, long-duration hypervelocity wind tunnel designed to provide clean airflow and accurately replicate true hypervelocity conditions for extended run times. Research was done over a wide range of both computational designs and their experimental counterparts to determine the most effective design that replicates the conditions needed for the full wind tunnel.
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Gradon Parker, "Manifold design for a high-enthalpy, long-duration high speed wind tunnel" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 6247.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/6247