Global stability analysis of supersonic jets

Michael Karp, Tim Flint, M. J. Philipp Hack

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Abstract

Instabilities of supersonic jets are investigated by means of global linear stability analysis in both perfectly and under-expanded settings. In particular, the effects of the nozzle lip and of shocks on the instability mechanism are explored. Explicit representation of the nozzle within the computational domain gives rise to absolute instability via a coupling between the Kelvin-Helmholtz mode and the upstream-traveling acoustic wave in the vicinity of the nozzle lip. The presence of shock cells in under-expanded jets dampens the amplification of the instabilities. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of absolute instability are qualitatively similar for both fully expanded and under-expanded jets.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Pages1-10
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Scitech Forum, 2020 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 6 Jan 202010 Jan 2020

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Volume1 PartF

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Scitech Forum, 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period6/01/2010/01/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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