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Combustion, Explosion and Shock Waves

2002 year, number 2

Interaction of a Shock Wave with a Cloud of Aluminum Particles in a Channel

T. A. Khmel' and A. V. Fedorov*
Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk 630090; khmel@itam.nsc.ru
*Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Construction, Novosibirsk 630008; fedorov@ngasu.nsk.su;
*Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk 630090
Pages: 206-214

Abstract

Interaction of an incident shock wave (with a rectangular or triangular profile behind its front) with a finite-width semi-infinite cloud of aluminum particles located in a channel along the plane of symmetry is numerically simulated. Shock-wave interaction with the leading edge of the cloud results in the formation of a vortex that leads to cloud dispersion. Reflection of the curved shock wave from the plane of symmetry may be regular or may include the formation of the Mach stem. If the cloud is loaded by a rather strong shock wave, a detonation wave is formed in the cloud. In this case, the flow is periodic, which is caused by passing of transverse waves and their reflection from the walls.