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Simulation and experiment of the rapid decompression of Jet Propellant 10

Wass, Alexander Joseph

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Title
Simulation and experiment of the rapid decompression of Jet Propellant 10
Author(s)
Wass, Alexander Joseph
Issue Date
2016-07-15
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Stewart, Donald Scott
Department of Study
Mechanical Sci & Engineering
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • Equation of state
  • Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10)
  • Supersonic liquid jet
  • Explosive dispersal
Abstract
Multiple topics will be discussed in this thesis involving a jet fuel and its equation of state. First, the types of jet fuels, equation of state, and past experiments and simulations will be discussed. Next, the equation of state of Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10) is explained. Furthermore, the effects of exposing JP-10 to high pressures and allowing expansion to occur via nozzle are simulated using a multi-physics simulation program called ALE3D. Specifically, the velocity and shape of high explosive initiated jets of JP-10 will be observed. Also, a parameter study will be performed to see how geometry and other variables effect these results. The simulation results are then compared to experimental results obtained and performed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The experiment is performed with multiple amounts of high explosive, jet fuel, and water for comparison purposes. Lastly, a numerical model will be developed and compared to the simulation results.
Graduation Semester
2016-08
Type of Resource
text
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Copyright 2016 Alexander Wass

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