Estimates of fuel containment in a coaxial flow gas-core nuclear rocket
Turbulent coaxial flow analysis for predicting fuel mass in reactor cavity
Putre, H. A.↗
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Inviscid hypersonic flow of chemically relaxing air about pointed bodies
Inviscid hypersonic flow analysis for chemically relaxing air about wedges and pointed circular cones using Dorodnitsyn integral method
Hermann, R.↗
Flow through cascades of slotted compressor blades
Incompressible two dimensional potential flow analysis with compressibility effects for thick highly cambered multibodies in cascade, noting slotted compressor blade performance
Mikolajczak, A. A.↗
Estimates of fuel containment in a coaxial flow gas-core nuclear rocket
Turbulent coaxial flow analysis predicting fuel volume fraction in gas core nuclear rocket reactor cavity, using free-jet computer code and eddy viscosity equation
Putre, H. A.↗
Fully ionized quasi-one dimensional magnetic nozzle flow
Fully ionized quasi-one dimensional magnetic nozzle flow analysis, including effects of unequal electron and ion temperatures and electron thermal conductivity
Chubb, D. L.↗
SNAP-8 power conversion system design review
The conceptual design of the SNAP-8 electrical generating system configurations are reviewed including the evolution of the PCS configuration, and the current concepts. The reliabilities of two alternative PCS-G heat rejection loop configurations with two radiator design concepts are also reviewed. A computer program for calculating system pressure loss using multiple-loop flow analysis is included.
Lopez, L. P.↗
Review of sonic-boom generation theory and prediction methods.
The prediction techniques reviedi he present paper permit the calculation of sonic booms produced by rather complex conventional supersonic aircraft designs performing level nonaccelerated flight in a quiet atmosphere. Basic concepts of supersonic flow analysis, for representation of an airplane as a linear distribution of disturbances and for determination of the resultant pressure field complete with shocks, are outlined. Numerical techniques for implementation of the theory are discussed briefly, and examples of the correlation of theory with experimental data from wind tunnel and flight tests are presented. Special attention is given to presentation of a simplified method for rapid 'first-cut' estimation of farfield bow-shock overpressure. Finally, some problems encountered in attempts at applying the prediction techniques for the nearfield at high supersonic Mach numbers are recognized, and the need for further refinement of present techniques or the development of new systems is discussed.
Carlson, H. W.↗
A comparison of disturbance levels measured in hypersonic tunnels using a hot-wire anemometer and a pitot pressure probe.
Disturbance levels were measured in the test section of a Mach 5 blowdown jet using a constant-current, hot-wire anemometer and a pressure transducer. The disturbance levels, measured by the two instruments and normalized by local mean values, agreed within about 30%, with the pitot data higher than the hot-wire data. The rms disturbance levels measured with the hot-wire anemometer and converted to pitot pressures using a quasi-steady flow analysis, were about two-thirds the levels measured with the pitot probe. The variation of the normalized rms disturbance levels with stagnation pressure indicated that transition occurred in the boundary layer on the nozzle wall and influenced the outputs of the instruments located at the exit of the nozzle when the total pressure was about 35 N/sq cm. Below this pressure the disturbance levels decreased markedly. At higher pressures the disturbances were predominantly aerodynamic noise generated by the turbulent boundary layer on the nozzle wall.
Stainback, P. C.↗
A method for calculating transient thrust and flow-rate levels for Mariner type attitude control nitrogen gas jets
The purpose of this report is to define and program the transient pneumatic flow equations necessary to determine, for a given set of conditions (geometry, pressures, temperatures, valve on time, etc.), the total nitrogen impulse and mass flow per pulse for the single pulsing of a Mariner type reaction control assembly valve. The rates of opening and closing of the valves are modeled, and electrical pulse durations from 20 to 100 ms are investigated. In developing the transient flow analysis, maximum use was made of the steady-state analysis. The impulse results are also compared to an equivalent square-wave impulse for both the Mariner Mars 1971 (MM'71) and Mariner Mars 1964 (MM'64) systems. It is demonstrated that, whereas in the MM'64 system, the actual impulse was as much as 56 percent higher than an assumed impulse (which is the product of the steady-state thrust and value on time i.e., the square wave), in the MM'71 system, these two values were in error in the same direction by only approximately 4 percent because of the larger nozzle areas and shorter valve stroke used.
Ferrera, J. D.↗
Study of induced load and stress, volume 3
An analytical and experimental investigation into the effects of blade tip clearance on inducer performance and of leading edge sweepback on both blade pressure loading and performance was performed. Tip clearance flow was represented with a vortex flow model and measured data from previous inducer tests at three clearances were correlated with model predictions. A leading edge model was added to an existing inducer internal flow analysis, tests with two sweepbacks were conducted, and blade pressure and performance predictions were correlated with measured data.
Coons, L. L.↗
Low-speed test of translating lip axisymmetric inlets for subsonic transports
Translating lip, axisymmetric inlets have been tested at freestream Mach numbers between 0.0 and 0.30 and at angles of attack between 0 and 90 degrees. Three isolated inlet models were tested. One model represented the inlet geometry at cruise, that is, with no lip translation. The other two models had forward translating lips with different contours. The low forward speed inlet angle-of-attack capability with the translating lip was increased more than twenty degrees over the basic untranslated lip configuration at the higher inlet airflows. The static inlet performance with the translating lip was also greatly improved. The design translation distance, defined by potential flow analysis, was near optimum.
Henne, P. A.↗
Design of propellant acquisition systems for advanced cryogenic space propulsion systems
This paper presents results of work conducted to expand the technology base and evolve practical propellant surface tension acquisition system designs for future cryogenic space vehicles. Surface tension screen device channel flow analysis and supporting tests showed that reasonable mesh sizes could provide the required retention performance. Integrated subsystem studies and development showed that practical and effective screen surface tension acquisition devices could be designed for typical applications, but that other interfacing feed subsystems are often constrained by the design of the particular acquisition device. These constraints may dominate the total feed system performance.
Burge, G. W.↗
Calculation of flow distribution in large radius ratio stages of axial flow turbines and comparison of theory and experiment
A method of calculating stage parameters and flow distribution of axial turbines is described. The governing equations apply to space between the blade rows and are based on the assumption of rotationally symmetrical, compressible, adiabatic flow conditions. Results are presented for stage design and flow analysis calculations. Theoretical results from the calculation system are compared with experimental data from low pressure steam turbine tests.
Herzog, J.↗
Wind tunnel investigation of aerodynamic loads on a large-scale externally blown flap model and comparison with theory
Results from a wind-tunnel investigation of a large-scale externally blown flap model are presented. The model was equipped with four turbofan engines, a triple-slotted flap system, and a T-tail. The wing had a quarter-chord sweep of 25 deg, an aspect ratio of 7.28, and a taper ratio of 0.4. Aerodynamic loads and load distributions were determined from a total of 564 static pressure orifices located on the upper and lower surfaces of the slat, wing, and flaps. Loads are presented for variations of angle of attack, engine thrust setting, and flap deflection angle. In addition, the experimental results are compared with analytical results calculated by using a potential flow analysis.
Perry, B., III↗
Apollo experiment S-211 low brightness, astronomical photography
The low brightness image analysis for the Apollo flights is reported. The objectives of Experiment S-21 are discussed along with the photographic equipment, and the data processing and analysis flow are presented. Photographic data for Apollo 14, 15, 16, and 17 are included.
Mercer, R. D.↗
A compressor designed for the energy research and development agency automotive gas turbine program
A centrifugal compressor was designed for a gas turbine powered automobile as part of the Energy Research and Development Agency program to demonstrate emissions characteristics that meet 1978 standards with fuel economy and acceleration which are competitive with conventionally powered vehicles. A backswept impeller was designed for the compressor in order to attain the efficiency goal range required for the objectives of this program. Details of the design and method of flow analysis of the compressor are presented.
Galvas, M. R.↗
Bringing wings of change - NASA's airfoil research program
A review is presented of progress in attaining technical objectives in three areas of semiautomatic airfoil development: software, hardware, and applications. Software objectives seek improved mathematical models and computer codes for flow analysis and design optimization for a variety of conditions. The 17-step iterative computer model used in designing the GA (W)-1 airfoil is effective but not yet fully automated; with present methods only single-point computer optimization is possible. Hardware objectives calling for improvement in test facilities and techniques are met in part by the introduction of the Langley (F-3C) wind tunnel for independent evaluation of transonic Mach number and Reynolds effects up to 12-16 million, and by a two-dimensional test section for the Langley 1/3 transonic cryogenic tunnel which will extend the Reynolds number to 50 million. The current status of low-speed, thin, and rotorcraft airfoil development programs is discussed.
Pierpont, P. K.↗
Automatic documentation system extension to multi-manufacturers' computers and to measure, improve, and predict software reliability
The DOMONIC system has been modified to run on the Univac 1108 and the CDC 6600 as well as the IBM 370 computer system. The DOMONIC monitor system has been implemented to gather data which can be used to optimize the DOMONIC system and to predict the reliability of software developed using DOMONIC. The areas of quality metrics, error characterization, program complexity, program testing, validation and verification are analyzed. A software reliability model for estimating program completion levels and one on which to base system acceptance have been developed. The DAVE system which performs flow analysis and error detection has been converted from the University of Colorado CDC 6400/6600 computer to the IBM 360/370 computer system for use with the DOMONIC system.
Simmons, D. B.↗