The Project: Investigates the fluid dynamics of supersonic mass injection into a supersonic crossflow by comparing a control volume analysis against CFD to track stagnation pressure losses.

Key Takeaways:

• The project breaks down efficiency drops into three categories: shock wave interactions, skin friction, and the mixing process itself

• While simplified control volume models provide quick estimates, CFD must be used to capture complex shock-boundary layer interactions and flow separation

• Findings suggest that specific momentum flux ratios can optimize the penetration depth of the fuel jet without excessive pressure loss

Technical Toolkit:

• Simulation: CFD using Star-CCM+

• Analysis: Control volume analysis, integral boundary layer equations, and stagnation pressure loss tracking

Other team members: Carter Waligura, Claire Namuroy