A Study of an Asymmetric Two-Dimensional Nozzle as A Vector-Thrust Device

The problem of compressible flow through an asymmetric two-dimensional convergent nozzle is solved by employing the method of hodograph transformation, coupled with finite-difference computation. With the given appropriate flow parameters, solution of the flow problem is first established in the hodograph domain. The corresponding nozzle configuration and local flowfield properties are subsequently obtained through direct integration. Vector-thrust performance and configuration design under certain constraints are also presented. Wind tunnel experiments are also conducted to obtain pressure data along the nozzle walls for verification purposes. The numerical results are found to be in good agreement with the measured data.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Wu, Chivey Chi Wai

• Engineering, Mechanical

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8410075

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/70119