On the Unsteadiness of a Hypersonic Flow over a Double Cone using Kinetic Methods

Irmak T. Karpuzcu, Deborah A. Levin, Vassilis Theofilis

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Abstract

Direct Simulation Monte Carlo was used to simulate three-dimensional (3D) hypersonic nitrogen cold flow over a double cone at zero angle of attack and results are compared with those of the corresponding axisymmetric (2D) simulation at the same conditions. It is found that the well-known strong shock pattern and closed recirculation bubble seen in 2D flow is absent in the 3D simulations. Instead, axial symmetry is broken in the 3D results, in particular in the conical and bow shocks, as well as in the shear layers. Periodic structures are formed in these flow regions, the origin and characteristics of which are presently being examined using linear global flow instability methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624106996
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
EventAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Jan 23 2023Jan 27 2023

Publication series

NameAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023

Conference

ConferenceAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period1/23/231/27/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering

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