A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF SHOCK-DUCT DIFFUSERS IN A HYPERSONIC HELIUM TUNNEL,
Abstract
Tests of a fixed geometry shock-duct diffuser were conducted using helium at supply pressures from 400 to 1000 psia and Mach numbers from 16 to 18. The tests were made in a blow-down tunnel having a 12-degree conical nozzle with a 2-inch exit diameter. Pitot pressures were measured in the test section and at the diffuser exit. These studies have shown that this type of diffuser could provide a pressure recovery equivalent to test section pitot pressure. Furthermore, the pressure recovery was found to be dependent upon the diffuser inlet angle and Reynolds number and only weakly dependent upon the shock-duct diameter. Values of diffuser efficiency of 53 per cent were obtained. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0631647
Entities
People
- R. A. Makofski
- S. N. Rea
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory