Shock Waves Made Simple
ISBN: 9788126551415
120 pages
Publication Year: 2014
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Description
The book essentially presents the basic concepts of Shock Wave physics without using complex mathematical theories and attempts to explain the phenomenon of Shock Waves in terms of physical explanations. After laying the foundations for understanding the physics of Shock Wave phenomenon, the book describes the Reddy tube and the procedure for its calibration, ending with a brief description of its recently developed applications. Finally the book summarizes some of the recent applications of Shock Waves.
1 Introduction
1.1 Preliminary Ideas
1.2 Regimes of Flow
1.3 Basic Concepts
1.4 Shock Waves vs. Blast Waves
1.5 Are Shock Waves Actually Waves?
1.6 Practical Applications of Shock Waves
2 Shock Waves
2.1 Normal Shock Wave
2.2 Oblique Shock Wave
2.3 Expansion Waves
2.4 Summary
3 Shock Tubes
3.1 Moving Normal Shock Wave
3.2 Working of a Shock Tube
3.3 Shock Tube Equations
3.4 Some Practical Aspects
3.5 Shock Tube Instrumentation
3.6 Calibration of Shock Tube
3.7 Modifications to Shock Tube
3.8 Reddy Tube
3.9 Practical Uses of Shock Tube
4 Shock Tunnels
4.1 Nozzles and Diffusers
4.2 Convergent-Divergent Nozzle
4.3 Supersonic Wind Tunnel
4.4 Shock Tunnel
4.5 Shock Tunnel Diagnostics
4.6 Application
5 Unsteady Flows and Shock Waves
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Shock Tube Flows
5.3 Reflected Shock Waves
5.4 Underwater Shock Waves
6 Practical Applications of Shock Waves
6.1 Scramjet Engine
6.2 Projectile Launcher
6.3 Needle-less Drug Delivery
6.4 Blasting of Kidney Stones
6.5 Shale Fracturing
6.6 Blast Wave Mitigation
6.7 Industrial Applications
6.8 Final Word