Question: In wind-tunnel testing near Mach 1, a small area decrease caused by model blockage can be important. Let the test section area be 1 sq.m.

In wind-tunnel testing near Mach 1, a small area decrease caused by model blockage can be important. Let the test section area be 1 sq.m. And unblocked conditions are Ma = 1.1 and T = 20°C. What model area will first cause the test section to choke? If the model cross-section is 0.004 sq.m what % changes in test-section velocity results?

Step by Step Solution

3.50 Rating (150 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

First evaluate the unblocked test conditions T 293K a kRT 14287293 343 V 11343377 A ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

E-ME-FM (1066).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanical Engineering Questions!