Masters Theses
Date of Award
12-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Major Professor
Trevor M. Moeller
Committee Members
Steve Brooks, John Schmisseur
Abstract
The objective of this effort was to design and validate a Mach 3 wind tunnel nozzle contour. The nozzle will be used for an existing facility, replacing a Mach 2.3 nozzle. The nozzle contour was design using the widely-distributed CONTUR code developed by Sivells. The program uses a combination of analytical solutions and the method of characteristics in order to calculate a nozzle contour. A nozzle contour adhering to the existing geometry requirements was achieved through an iterative process. The flowfield of the finalized nozzle contour was solved using ANSYS fluent. The solution results were analyzed for flow uniformity.
Recommended Citation
Adams, Sarah Elizabeth, "The Design and Computational Validation of a Mach 3 Wind Tunnel Nozzle Contour. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2016.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4276