On Hydrodynamics Generated from Electrostatic Discharges: A Heat Source Perspective
A parameter space map of a heat source depositing energy into a cylindrical spark channel modeling the hydrodynamic effects of an electrostatic discharge event is explored. The four parameters of spatial weight, λ R , rise time, τ r , fall time, τ f , and energy per unit length deposited in to the system, E 0 /h, were varied to observe resulting hydrodynamic phenomena. The energy budget con-sequences of the associated hydrodynamic flow are discussed in terms of the remaining electrical energy available for the joule heating of sensitive energetic materials (or “victims”) are discussed,where hydrodynamic simulations are validated by experimental data. Future results and conclusions will be added to this report as they are produced.
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