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Shock Tube Calculator

Input

Driven Gas
Mach Number (Desired)
Pa, Initial Pressure, Driven Section
K, Initial Temperature, Driven Section
Driver Gas
K, Initial Temperature, Driver Section

Output

Unshocked Shocked Driver Reshocked
Pressure MPa
Temperature K
Density kg/m3
Sound Speed m/s
Velocity 0 0 0 m/s
Notes:
MW = Specific heat ratio =
Initial wave speed = m/s
Reflected wave speed = m/s, MR =
Approximate driver pressure ( factor for area contraction) = psig
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X-T Diagram

Generate an x-t diagram showing shock tube evolution over time by solving the 1D compressible Euler equations.


Timing Issues

Input

m, Distance Between Pressure Transducers
ms, Time Between Pressure Transducers
m, Distance Between Trigger Transducer and Window Centerline
m, Distance Between Trigger Transducer and Interface

Output

m/s, Actual Wave Speed
Actual Mach Number
ms, Estimated Delay Time for Shock
ms, Estimated Delay Time for Membrane

Boost Tank

Input

m3, Volume of the Driver
m3, Volume of the Boost Tank
psig, Diaphragm Rupture Pressure
%, Less than Rupture Pressure (for Pre-boost)
%, More than Rupture Pressure (for Post-boost)

Output

psig, Pre-boost Driver Pressure
psig, Post-boost Driver Pressure
psig, Required Boost Tank Pressure