EPSRC Reference: |
GR/S14351/01 |
Title: |
Three-dimensional Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interaction at Supersonic/Hypersonic speeds |
Principal Investigator: |
Hillier, Professor R |
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Department: |
Aeronautics |
Organisation: |
Imperial College London |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
06 October 2003 |
Ends: |
05 October 2006 |
Value (£): |
230,692
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EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
This proposal is an investigation of shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions at high Mach number. The objective is to focus on three-dimensional interactions, which have received little attention in any systematic manner. The basic test model is axisymmetric, guaranteeing that the reference to flow is highly two-dimensional. This uses a hollow circular cylinder, with its axis aligned parallel with the flow, essentially the axisymmetric equivaler a flat plate. The shock interaction is generated by an external cowl, wrapped around the cylindrical centrebody. Positioned concentrically the cowl/centrebody provides an axisymmetric interaction and three-dimensionality is produced by offset of the cowl, enabling a controlled graduated variation and the possibility of imposing 'weak' and 'strong' three-dimensional interactions. The study combines both CFD and experiment, with CFD having an important role both in aiding the model design decisions and providing final, detailed comparison with experiment.
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