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Development of an ExplodingWire Facility to Study Shock Propagation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Eric Yoerg
  • , Juan Roldan
  • , Donald Tuten
  • , Michael Potash
  • , Rui Harrison
  • , Kassandra Durst
  • , Michael Kinzel
  • , Surabhi Singh

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

    Abstract

    The exploding wire method has been leveraged in many recently developed facilities to study shock and blast wave physics. The current work discusses the development of an exploding wire facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The electrical design of the exploding wire driver and the mechanical design characteristics of the facility are discussed. Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations modeling the blast waves from the exploding wires were performed. The results indicate a linear relationship between the embedded explosion energy and shock Mach number. It is also observed that the confined shocks more closely resemble two-dimensional planar shocks as they progress through the tunnel.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
    ISBN (Print)9781624107238
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2025
    EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 - Orlando, United States
    Duration: Jan 6 2025Jan 10 2025

    Publication series

    NameAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025

    Conference

    ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityOrlando
    Period1/6/251/10/25

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Aerospace Engineering

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