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A numerical investigation of the prompt oblique detonation wave sustained by a finite-length wedge

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The prompt oblique detonation wave (PODW) sustained by a finite-length wedge is investigated by numerical simulation. The numerical results show that it is possible to stabilize a PODW on a finite-length wedge shorter than the induction length of the mixture behind the inert shock by numerically imposing a premature initiation of combustion in the initial flow field. The fully coupled and the partially coupled PODWs are observed in the numerical results. For the fully coupled PODW, the upstream facing transverse waves (UF TW) are swept downstream and consequently a fully coupled PODW can persist. For the partially coupled PODW, the UF TWs propagate upstream and the downstream facing transverse waves are weakened by the expansion wave emanating from the corner. As a result, a partially coupled PODW forms. Further, it is found that the stability of the partially coupled PODW is weak. The configuration of the partially coupled PODW can be altered by local explosions occurring downstream.

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This work was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 91441110).

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    Yan Liu, Xudong Han, Songbai Yao & Jianping Wang

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Liu, Y., Han, X., Yao, S. et al. A numerical investigation of the prompt oblique detonation wave sustained by a finite-length wedge. Shock Waves 26, 729–739 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00193-016-0626-3

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