Numerical study of the transcritical shock-droplet interaction
Bradley Boyd, Dorrin Jarrahbashi
Abstract
A shock wave impacting an n-dodecane droplet in a nitrogen environment at near-critical conditions results in a transcritical shock-droplet interaction (TSDI). We illustrate the unique behavior of TSDI compared to the classical cases occurring away from the critical point; i.e., shock-bubble interactions (e.g., helium and R22 bubbles) and shock-droplet interactions (e.g., water droplet).
Topics & Concepts
Shock waveShock (circulatory)MechanicsBubbleMoving shockThermodynamicsMaterials sciencePhysicsInternal medicineMedicineComputational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsFluid Dynamics and Heat TransferCombustion and flame dynamics