A combustion-driven facility for hypersonic sustained flight simulation

Antonio Esposito, Marcello Lappa, Christophe Allouis

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Abstract

This study reports on the development of a new Blowdown-Induction Facility driven by two different Oxygen-Fueled Guns. The facility has been conceived and realized to simulate different flow conditions in the context of hypersonic sustained flight. Here the underlying principles are illustrated critically, along with a focused description of the various facility subsystems, their interconnections and the procedures specifically conceived to overcome some of the technical complexities on which this facility relies. The facility performances are finally presented in relation to some prototype applications, together with an indication of the related limits, advantages and possible directions for future improvements.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-287
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Aerospace Science, Technologies & Systems
Volume103
Issue number3
Early online date17 Apr 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2024

Keywords

  • combustion-driven facility
  • oxy-fueled guns
  • hypersonic sustained flight

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