The effects of area contraction on shock wave strength and peak pressure in shock tube

• Main Authors: Mohsen A.M., Yusoff M.Z., Al-Falahi A., Shuaib N.H.
• Other Authors: 58507495000
• Format: Article
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2023
• Subjects: Area contraction; Shock tube; Shock wave
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the effects of area contraction on shock wave strength and peak pressure in a shock tube. The shock tube is an important component of the short duration, high speed fluid flow test facility, available at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN),...