Wave rotor research : a computer code for preliminary design of wave programs
Abstract
A one-dimensional program for solving the unsteady, inviscid, compressible flow in wave rotor devices is described. The Random Choice Method implemented in the code is shown to be very suitable for describing the multiple discontinuities and wave interactions in these flows. The modular structure of the program allows studying different "families" of wave diagrams quickly and inexpensively. Example applications are included.