Category: Human Space Flight

CFD Case studies about modeling the impact of Martian dust, High fidelity Multiphase simulations and many more….

AI – Roles of CFD Simulations in Developing Rocket Propulsion System

June 12, 2023June 16, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

“CFD simulations: optimizing rocket propulsion for successful space exploration.” Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations play a crucial role in the development of rocket propulsion systems. These simulations help engineers to understand the complex fluid dynamics involved in rocket propulsion and optimize the design of rocket engines for maximum performance and efficiency. In this article,…

Rocket Science

Roles of CFD Simulations in Developing Rocket Propulsion System

June 1, 2023June 16, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Chongam KimDepartment of Aerospace Engineering,Seoul National Univ. Seoul 151-744, Koreachongam@snu.ac.kr ABSTRACT This paper focuses on the role of CFD in developing rocket propulsion system by simulating major devices such as turbopump inducer, cryogenic storage tank and solid rocket propellant. These are closely related to operation reliability and fuel efficiency of rocket propulsions system. The numerical…

Human Space Flight, Rocket Science

State-of-the-Art Galaxy Formation Simulations

September 12, 2022May 12, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview Modeling galaxy formation is a multi-scale, multi-physics computational problem that must account for a wide range of astrophysical phenomena, scales, and interactions. These models require cutting-edge numerical simulations using vast computational resources. We have performed state-of-the-art adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) hydrodynamic simulations of galaxy formation and evolution of the intergalactic medium. Project Details Our…

#Aerospace engineering, Space Exploration

A Year of Curiosity on Mars

September 12, 2022May 12, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview On August 5, 2012, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) captivated the world’s imagination by landing Curiosity, the most sophisticated robotic geologist ever developed, on Mars. Since landing in Gale Crater over 370 Martian days (sols) ago, Curiosity has already completed its primary objective of determining whether conditions on Mars could have been a suitable…

#Aerospace engineering, Space Exploration

Predicting Rocket Blast Environments

September 12, 2022August 30, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview One of the inherent risks involved in testing or operating a rocket engine is the possible release of propellant, leading to an explosion. Potential scenarios may range from a small cloud of fuel vapor expelled from an engine prior to ignition during normal operations, to an accident or launch abort event where a large…

Rocket Science, Space Exploration

Computational Fluid Dynamics Support for Space Launch Vehicles

September 12, 2022May 12, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are being used to support the design of NASA’s next-generation space launch vehicles. CFD support includes characterizing aerodynamic performance, providing distributed line loads and pressure signatures on the vehicle for structural analysis, performing stage separation analysis, and predicting the launch environment during the ignition and takeoff. Project Details CFD…

#space science, Non classé, Space Exploration

Simulations of Fluid-Structure Interactions in Propulsion Systems

September 12, 2022May 12, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview Flexible inhibitors have been used in the solid rocket motors (SRMs) to control the burning of propellant. Vortices generated by the flow of propellant around the flexible inhibitors have been identified as a driving source of instabilities that can lead to thrust oscillation in launch vehicles. Potential coupling between SRM thrust oscillations and structural…

#simulation, Space Exploration

Aircraft Aerodynamics Performance – Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation

September 7, 2022October 18, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Revolutionizing Aircraft Aerodynamics: The Power of CFD Simulation Introduction In the fast-evolving landscape of modern aviation, the quest for optimized performance and fuel efficiency has become paramount. Key to achieving these goals is a profound understanding of Aircraft Aerodynamics Performance and the utilization of cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation techniques. This convergence of advanced…

Aircraft Aerodynamics Performance

Space Shuttle 10 billion voxel CFD (By ProjectPhysX)

September 7, 2022November 13, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

The Space Shuttle 10 Billion Voxel CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) project represents a cutting-edge simulation involving an intricate analysis of fluid flow around the Space Shuttle using an enormous number of voxels. Key Points: The goal is to showcase the significance and impact of the Space Shuttle 10 Billion Voxel CFD project.

Space Shuttle CFD

Modeling the Impact of Martian Dust on Atmospheric Entry Vehicles

June 28, 2021October 9, 2023 mechalab761691 No Comments

Overview The presence of suspended dust in the Martian atmosphere is a unique aspect of Mars atmospheric entry that current and future NASA missions to the planet need to address. The dust particles not only interact with the flow field surrounding the entry vehicle as it descends, but also strike its heat shield at high…

Human Space Flight