Showing papers by "Mark H. Carpenter published in 1990"
01 Jan 1990
TL;DR: The physical phenomena involved when a supersonic flow undergoes chemical reaction are discussed in this article, where detailed physical models of convective and diffusive mixing, and finite rate chemical reaction in su-personic flows are presented.
Abstract: The physical phenomena involved when a supersonic flow undergoes chemical reaction are discussed. Detailed physical models of convective and diffusive mixing, and finite rate chemical reaction in supersonic flow are presented. Numerical algorithms used to solve the equations governing these processes are introduced. Computer programs using these algorithms are used to analyze the structure of the reacting mixing layer. It is concluded that, as in subsonic flow, exothermic heat release in unconfined supersonic flows retards fuel/air mixing. Non mixing is shown to be a potential problem in reducing the efficiency of supersonic as well as subsonic combustion. Techniques for enhancing fuel/air mixing and combustion are described.