Shock Wave

usker · May 18, 2009, 07:47

Hello Everybody,

I am interested in simulating and visualizing the shock waves in the air with propagating spray.
Could anyone simulate and visualize a shock wave with Star-CD?

Thanks

A_Lyaskin · May 20, 2009, 03:51

Sure you can simulate a shock wave - Star-CD Validation Test Cases pack has an example of shock tube simulation.

For visualization I can recommend plotting magnitude of density gradient (or density gradient squared - you can try what looks best). When plotted in grayscale it can give you nice Schliren-like pictures. Or you can plot an isosurface in 3D.

usker · May 20, 2009, 04:38

Thank you very much Anton,

That's exactly what I was looking for.

And please advise, where can I get Star-CD Validation Test Cases pack?

A_Lyaskin · May 20, 2009, 07:42

I've got it from my Star-CD vendor, it occupies 1 CD. I don't have it at hand right now to tell you the size of the shock tube case - may be I'll be able to send it to you via e-mail.

usker · May 25, 2009, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by A_Lyaskin

Sure you can simulate a shock wave - Star-CD Validation Test Cases pack has an example of shock tube simulation.

For visualization I can recommend plotting magnitude of density gradient (or density gradient squared - you can try what looks best). When plotted in grayscale it can give you nice Schliren-like pictures. Or you can plot an isosurface in 3D.

Anton,
When you say i need to plot the magnitude of density gradient (or density gradient squared), it means that I first calculate the density, as one of my scalars, and then in post processing I calculate density gradient (or density gradient squared) and plot it in Registar 4, then I plot it in grayscale and get Schlieren like images. Is it correct?

Thank you so much

A_Lyaskin · May 25, 2009, 15:13

Yes, you're right. BTW, I've found my Validation Test Cases CD. The shock tube example takes only 150 Kb when compressed

usker · May 25, 2009, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by A_Lyaskin

Yes, you're right. BTW, I've found my Validation Test Cases CD. The shock tube example takes only 150 Kb when compressed

Dear Anton,
I would really appreciate if you send me the shock tube example file to this e-mail: cadcamclass@gmail.com

Thanks a lot

A_Lyaskin · May 26, 2009, 12:35

Ok, I've sent it. It's a simple 1D case, so don't expect much from visualization point of view, it's just to demonstrate simulation procedure.

Nishu · July 8, 2009, 14:22

Can you please forward me the codes at babuu.nishu@gmail.com

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May 20, 2009, 03:51		#2
A_Lyaskin Member Anton Lyaskin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Samara, Russia Posts: 66 Rep Power: 17	Sure you can simulate a shock wave - Star-CD Validation Test Cases pack has an example of shock tube simulation. For visualization I can recommend plotting magnitude of density gradient (or density gradient squared - you can try what looks best). When plotted in grayscale it can give you nice Schliren-like pictures. Or you can plot an isosurface in 3D.

May 20, 2009, 04:38		#3
usker New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 17	Thank you very much Anton, That's exactly what I was looking for. And please advise, where can I get Star-CD Validation Test Cases pack?

May 20, 2009, 07:42		#4
A_Lyaskin Member Anton Lyaskin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Samara, Russia Posts: 66 Rep Power: 17	I've got it from my Star-CD vendor, it occupies 1 CD. I don't have it at hand right now to tell you the size of the shock tube case - may be I'll be able to send it to you via e-mail.

May 25, 2009, 15:13		#6
A_Lyaskin Member Anton Lyaskin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Samara, Russia Posts: 66 Rep Power: 17	Yes, you're right. BTW, I've found my Validation Test Cases CD. The shock tube example takes only 150 Kb when compressed

May 26, 2009, 12:35		#8
A_Lyaskin Member Anton Lyaskin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Samara, Russia Posts: 66 Rep Power: 17	Ok, I've sent it. It's a simple 1D case, so don't expect much from visualization point of view, it's just to demonstrate simulation procedure.

July 8, 2009, 14:22		#9
Nishu Member Nishant Kumar Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 17	Can you please forward me the codes at babuu.nishu@gmail.com