| Aerothermodynamics | <img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/ATDI.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://www.cira.it/en/competences/aerothermodinamics/Aerothermodynamics | Aerothermodynamics | <p>The general goal of CIRA, in the field of Aerothermodynamics, is the development of tools and competences for the simulation and the analysis of high-energy flows. Therefore, the supersonic and hypersonic flows typical of the re-entry phase of a hypersonic vehicle [IXV.jpg] or of a capsule are studied, both on earth atmosphere or on other planets, along with the aerodynamics of a launcher at high velocity and ramjet/scramjet propelled space planes [HEXAFLY.jpg]. The use of computational fluid dynamics tools, both in flight and wind tunnel conditions, is fundamental in the field of aerothermodynamics to correlate the real flight conditions with the on-ground experiments [SWBLI.jpg]; actually a proper use of CFD tools allows on one side to optimize the design of ground tests and to correctly interpret the wind tunnel data, and on the other side to extrapolate the experimental data to the flight. [ATDI.jpg]. <br></p><p>A further important objective is the detailed study of the fluid dynamics inside the combustion chamber of space rockets, with special regard to the combustion efficiency, to the analysis of pollutants and to the potential flow instabilities. </p> | <p>The main goals of CIRA in the field of Aerothermodynamics are: </p><ul><li><p>The development of numerical tools able to simulate high energy flows, like a) hypersonic flows, on earth or other planets atmospheres, b) fluid dynamics of combustion chambers for space rockets </p></li><li><p>Evaluation of fundamental parameters necessary for the design of space vehicles (i.e. aerodynamic coefficients, thermal loads), by using both numerical simulations and design and analysis of wind tunnel tests data. </p></li></ul> | <p>CIRA activities in the field of Aerothermodynamics are divided in two main branches:</p><ul><li><p>Aerothermodynamic modelling of reacting flows </p></li><li><p>Extrapolation to flight</p></li></ul><p>The modelling activities are dedicated to the development and validation of numerical tools used for CFD analysis, while the extrapolation to flight activities are devoted to the application of available tools, both in-house and commercial ones, mainly in projects finalized to the design and realization of hypersonic vehicles. </p> | |
