[atmcfd]

Hi all-

I want to know if there are any reliable CFD packages which simulate hypersonic flow and reacting flow in this regime?

afaik, there is the GASP package ( by AeroSoft) for hypersonic flow sims.. but this module , along with the chemically reacting flow module is restricted and available only to US citizens ( there is a separate export version without it).

I`ve heard that StarCCm+ v4.4 also has this capability.. but I dont know how effective or accurate it is.

so, is there a dedicated hypersonic reacting flow solver.. open source or otherwise ? I heard that security issues as to its use prompt it to be developed as in-house codes in many govt. labs worldwide, and prevent it from being released outside.

Any thoughts will be appreciated ..... will be useful to everyone working in this area.

[tonka]

Yes there are many codes developed in house. Can you describe what you want to model so I can see if my code can give it a poke?

[atmcfd]

Actually I`m starting my graduate studies in CFD and hypersonics a few months from now... so I wanted to know about the prospects of learning to use a commercial/open source package which would be best suited for this.

whats your code called as... can i know more about it? especially I want to know about codes which can accurately model the chemical kinetics and flow in the boundary layer zone?
As i mentioned before, the GasP has a restricted use for the thermochemistry modules in the bow shock region...
are there codes having similar capability (without the export restrictions )..
Thanks for your time..

[tonka]

Your best option is MUSCL type approach which is capable of handling strong shocks.