Viability of the diagonal implicit algorithm for hypersonic flowfields with finite rate chemistry /

affect the flowfield properties and radiative heat transfer.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roy, Christopher John, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:affect the flowfield properties and radiative heat transfer.
algorithm was found to give unsafisfactory convergence rates
approximation is not feasible for flows with fast chemical
avalanche ionization phenomenon gave rise to fast chemical
can require large co MP utational resources. In order to
conditions of planetary return examined in this report, the
diagonal implicit solution algorithm. For the extreme
important and the determination of these finite rate
in this region due to numerical instabilities, even at
ionization rates for nitrogen were found to significantly
minimize computational costs, Irfflay et al. proposed a
nonequilibrium thermal, chemical, and radiative effects are
processes, coupled with a three dimensional flowfield solver,
reactions in the stagnation region. The diagonal implicit
reactions. In addition, changes in the atom impact
reduced CFL numbers. Thus, the diagonal implicit
speed, moderate density flows. In this flight regime,
The diagonal implicit algorithm has been examined for high
Item Description:"Major subject: Aerospace Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiv, 95 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.