A Theoretical Investigation of Axisymmetric Subsonic Diffuser Flow.

Abstract

A marching procedure for solving the finite difference equations describing inviscid, subsonic, compressible flow in an axisymmetric duct is described. The concept of artificial viscosity is introduced and special provisions for maintaining continuity are included. The method predicts the pressure and velocity distributions at any axial station in the duct. A computer program and several sample results are also presented and discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767895

Entities

People

  • Kervyn D. Mach

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axisymmetric
  • Compressible Flow
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Continuity
  • Difference Equations
  • Diffusers
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Subsonic Diffusers
  • Viscosity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
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