Automated Nozzle Design through Axis-Symmetric Method of Characteristics Coupled with Chemical Kinetics
Metadata Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.advisor | Hartfield, Roy | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Shelton, Andrew | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Thurow, Brian | |
dc.contributor.author | Young, Reid | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2012-05-10T14:51:42Z | |
dc.date.available | 2012-05-10T14:51:42Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012-05-10 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3133 | |
dc.description.abstract | A method of designing axis-symmetric nozzles with included finite-rate chemical kinetics has been developed. The use of the axis-symmetric method of characteristics coupled with finite-rate chemistry allows for the design and performance prediction of nozzles for liquid rocket engines. The use of a particle swarm / pattern search optimizer enables viable pressure distributions to initiate the axis-symmetric method of characteristics. The method allows for the nozzle boundary to be formed through a full method of characteristics solution. The contour formed allows for a smooth throat, shock free nozzle. This development allows the process for designing rocket nozzles to be automated, facilitating the design of axis-symmetric nozzles to meet a specific performance goal, while simplifying the effort of the designer. This thesis will describe the chemical kinetic coupled axis-symmetric method of characteristics, and the associated automated nozzle design methodology. | en_US |
dc.rights | EMBARGO_NOT_AUBURN | en_US |
dc.subject | Aerospace Engineering | en_US |
dc.title | Automated Nozzle Design through Axis-Symmetric Method of Characteristics Coupled with Chemical Kinetics | en_US |
dc.type | thesis | en_US |
dc.embargo.length | NO_RESTRICTION | en_US |
dc.embargo.status | NOT_EMBARGOED | en_US |