College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 17:55:24
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497-002
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2021
Abstract
In this Honors Research Project, I will investigate the aerodynamic drag on certain defined ramps and cone/cylinder geometries representing oblique shock wave diffusers. The goal is to develop an oblique shock wave diffuser that decelerates supersonic air while maintaining a limited aerodynamic drag profile. The aerodynamic drag will first be obtained by calculating the pressure coefficient and the skin friction coefficient using the fluid simulation software ANSYS Fluent (version 2019). Limiting drag is important for aircraft flight performance, especially at supersonic speeds. At flight speeds above Mach 1, shock waves form and the air passing through these waves experiences a dramatic increase in pressure, density and temperature. For proper function of air-breathing supersonic aircraft engines, supersonic air must be decelerated to subsonic flow in a diffuser, or the shock waves will cause damage to the engines. Oblique shock waves create less stagnation pressure loss than normal shock waves, which allows for increased flight performance. This research will deepen our understanding of how the design of oblique shock wave diffusers affects drag.
Research Sponsor
Alex Povitsky
First Reader
Christopher Daniels
Second Reader
Alper Buldum
Honors Faculty Advisor
Donald Quinn
Recommended Citation
Riggenbach, Noah, "Oblique Shock Wave Diffuser Design" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1446.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1446