Investigation of Perforated Convergent-divergent Diffusers with Initial Boundary Layer

Weinstein, Maynard I

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Investigation of Perforated Convergent-divergent Diffusers with Initial Boundary Layer

Weinstein, Maynard I

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An experimental investigation was made at Mach number 1.90 of the performance of a series of perforated convergent-divergent supersonic diffusers operating with initial boundary layer, which was induced and controlled by lengths of cylindrical inlets affixed to the diffusers. Supercritical mass-flow and peak total-pressure recoveries were decreased slightly by use of the longest inlets (4 inlet diameters in length). Combinations of cylindrical inlets, perforated diffusers, and subsonic diffuser were evaluated as simulated wind tunnels having second throats. Comparisons with noncontracted configurations of similar scale indicated conservatively computed power reductions of 25 percent.

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Weinstein, Maynard I. 1950-08-15. Investigation of Perforated Convergent-divergent Diffusers with Initial Boundary Layer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930086241

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