Citation
Clauser, Francis Hettinger and Clauser, Milton Ure (1937) New Methods of Solving the Equations for the Flow of a Compressible Fluid. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZAWH-VK93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11122003-175229
Abstract
The usual equations for the flow of a compressible fluid are non-linear in character and difficult to solve. It has been found that if the components of velocity are taken as independent variables, the resulting equations are linear. These equations are developed and new forms introduced.
A new function, Γ is introduced and a method advanced for effecting the transformation from the plane where the velocity components are coordinates, to the physical plane where x and y are coordinates.
A new way of finding plausible solutions to investigate is given and the case of flow in a corner is worked out in detail. The flow is found to have an anomalous behavior, the reason for which is explained. This solution is applied to the flow behind a curved shock wave.
Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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Subject Keywords: | Aeronautics |
Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
Major Option: | Aeronautics |
Awards: | Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award, 1996 |
Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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Group: | GALCIT, Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award |
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Defense Date: | 1 January 1937 |
Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-11122003-175229 |
Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11122003-175229 |
DOI: | 10.7907/ZAWH-VK93 |
Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
ID Code: | 4526 |
Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
Deposited On: | 13 Nov 2003 |
Last Modified: | 16 Aug 2023 23:17 |
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