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Supersonic Flow Past a Wedge with a Flame at its Apex

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

R. Foster  and
J. F. Clarke
R. Foster
Affiliation:
College of Aeronautics, Cranfield
J. F. Clarke
Affiliation:
College of Aeronautics, Cranfield
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Summary

The wholly supersonic flow past a two-dimensional wedge is analysed on the assumption that release of chemical energy into the stream can be accomplished across a thin discontinuous plane flame front attached to the apex. Forces experienced by the wedge are calculated and representative flow patterns exhibited. Some typical interactions between the flame and shocks or centred simple waves are discussed, with emphasis on the use of pressure-flow-deflection diagrams to obtain results.

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Research Article
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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 19 , Issue 1 , February 1968 , pp. 80 - 90
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1968

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