Hypersonic viscous flow computations using energy relaxation method

M. M. Patil, J. C. Mandal, S. Swaminathan

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Abstract

Three dimensional viscous hypersonic real gas flows are computed using the energy relaxation method (ERM). The ERM for viscous flows differs from that for inviscid flow in the relaxation of temperature. The ERM is used in association with thermally perfect real gas law. A modified Harten. Lax and van Leer scheme for contact (HLLC) is used for discretization of inviscid fluxes and central differencing for derivatives in viscous fluxes. The higher order spatial accuracy is achieved with the MUSCL approach. The results of zero degree angle of attack flow computations for a cylinder and a reentry capsule are presented. The computed flow features from the present ERM formulation compare well with the experimental data and other computational results reported in literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages6963-6973
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)1563478072, 9781563478079
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006 - Reno, NV, United States
Duration: 9 Jan 200612 Jan 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Volume10

Conference

Conference44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno, NV
Period9/01/0612/01/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Aerospace Engineering

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