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@article{yu_cfd_2021,\n\ttitle = {{CFD} {Simulation} {Strategy} for {Hypersonic} {Aerodynamic} {Heating} around a {Blunt} {Biconic}},\n\tvolume = {2021},\n\tcopyright = {https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},\n\tissn = {1687-5974, 1687-5966},\n\turl = {https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijae/2021/8885074/},\n\tdoi = {10.1155/2021/8885074},\n\tabstract = {The design of the thermal protection system requires high-precision and high-reliability CFD simulation for validation. To accurately predict the hypersonic aerodynamic heating, an overall simulation strategy based on mutual selection is proposed. Foremost, the grid criterion based on the wall cell Reynolds number is developed. Subsequently, the dependence of the turbulence model and the discretization scheme is considered. It is suggested that the appropriate value of wall cell Reynolds number is 1 through careful comparison between one another and with the available experimental data. The excessive number of cells is not recommended due to time-consuming computation. It can be seen from the results that the combination of the AUSM+ discretization scheme and the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model has the highest accuracy. In this work, the heat flux error of the stagnation point is within 1\\%, and the overall average relative error is within 10\\%.},\n\turldate = {2025-03-04},\n\tjournal = {International Journal of Aerospace Engineering},\n\tauthor = {Yu, Shutian and Ni, Xinyue and Chen, Fansheng},\n\teditor = {Xie, Kan},\n\tmonth = apr,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tpages = {1--11},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n The design of the thermal protection system requires high-precision and high-reliability CFD simulation for validation. To accurately predict the hypersonic aerodynamic heating, an overall simulation strategy based on mutual selection is proposed. Foremost, the grid criterion based on the wall cell Reynolds number is developed. Subsequently, the dependence of the turbulence model and the discretization scheme is considered. It is suggested that the appropriate value of wall cell Reynolds number is 1 through careful comparison between one another and with the available experimental data. The excessive number of cells is not recommended due to time-consuming computation. It can be seen from the results that the combination of the AUSM+ discretization scheme and the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model has the highest accuracy. In this work, the heat flux error of the stagnation point is within 1%, and the overall average relative error is within 10%.\n
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@inproceedings{andrienko2021,\n\ttitle = {Computational fluid dynamic model of electron transpiration cooling in weakly ionized air flows},\n\tabstract = {View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-0684.vidThe present paper is concerned with the computational fluid dynamic model of a cesium-wetted tungsten surface and associated thermionic emission under hypersonic flight conditions. A set of Navier-Stokes equations coupled with the finite-rate cesium-air plasma model and Ohm's law is used to model a two-dimensional viscous, thermally conductive, and thermochemically reactive hypersonic flow. Electron emission is modeled via the Richardson-Dushman equation for saturation current. Additionally, a one-dimensional full fluid moment model of plasma sheath is used to identify the onset of space charge limited emission in the presence of NO+ and Cs+ ions. The computer model, while being actively developed, is aimed to describe a closed-loop operation of an electron transpiration cooling concept of a metallic surface of a leading edge in two-dimensional geometry. A notional geometry of a 1 cm radius of curvature leading edge at Mach 14 and 60 km of altitude with assumed ideal thermionic electron emission for wall temperature of 1500K indicates that significant electron and cesium evaporation cooling is expected, and the emission may not reach the space-charge limit with sufficient amount of ions in the flow.},\n\turldate = {2024-04-30},\n\tbooktitle = {{AIAA} {Scitech} 2021 {Forum}},\n\tpublisher = {AIAA Paper 2021-0684},\n\tauthor = {Andrienko, Daniil and Sahu, Rupali and Tropina, Albina and Miles, Richard B. and Hara, Kentaro},\n\tyear = {2021},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-0684.vidThe present paper is concerned with the computational fluid dynamic model of a cesium-wetted tungsten surface and associated thermionic emission under hypersonic flight conditions. A set of Navier-Stokes equations coupled with the finite-rate cesium-air plasma model and Ohm's law is used to model a two-dimensional viscous, thermally conductive, and thermochemically reactive hypersonic flow. Electron emission is modeled via the Richardson-Dushman equation for saturation current. Additionally, a one-dimensional full fluid moment model of plasma sheath is used to identify the onset of space charge limited emission in the presence of NO+ and Cs+ ions. The computer model, while being actively developed, is aimed to describe a closed-loop operation of an electron transpiration cooling concept of a metallic surface of a leading edge in two-dimensional geometry. A notional geometry of a 1 cm radius of curvature leading edge at Mach 14 and 60 km of altitude with assumed ideal thermionic electron emission for wall temperature of 1500K indicates that significant electron and cesium evaporation cooling is expected, and the emission may not reach the space-charge limit with sufficient amount of ions in the flow.\n
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@article{lu2021,\n\ttitle = {{DeepXDE}: {A} {Deep} {Learning} {Library} for {Solving} {Differential} {Equations}},\n\tvolume = {63},\n\tissn = {0036-1445},\n\tshorttitle = {{DeepXDE}},\n\tdoi = {10.1137/19M1274067},\n\tabstract = {Uncertainty quantification (UQ) in machine learning is currently drawing increasing research interest, driven by the rapid deployment of deep neural networks across different fields, such as computer vision and natural language processing, and by the need for reliable tools in risk-sensitive applications. Recently, various machine learning models have also been developed to tackle problems in the field of scientific computing with applications to computational science and engineering (CSE). Physics-informed neural networks and deep operator networks are two such models for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) and learning operator mappings, respectively. In this regard, a comprehensive study of UQ methods tailored specifically for scientific machine learning (SciML) models has been provided in [A. F. Psaros et al., J. Comput. Phys., 477 (2023), art. 111902]. Nevertheless, and despite their theoretical merit, implementations of these methods are not straightforward, especially in large-scale CSE applications, hindering their broad adoption in both research and industry settings. In this paper, we present an open-source Python library (ŭlhttps://github.com/Crunch-UQ4MI), termed NeuralUQ and accompanied by an educational tutorial, for employing UQ methods for SciML in a convenient and structured manner. The library, designed for both educational and research purposes, supports multiple modern UQ methods and SciML models. It is based on a succinct workflow and facilitates flexible employment and easy extensions by the users. We first present a tutorial of NeuralUQ and subsequently demonstrate its applicability and efficiency in four diverse examples, involving dynamical systems and high-dimensional parametric and time-dependent PDEs.},\n\tnumber = {1},\n\turldate = {2024-04-24},\n\tjournal = {SIAM Review},\n\tauthor = {Lu, Lu and Meng, Xuhui and Mao, Zhiping and Karniadakis, George Em},\n\tmonth = jan,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tpages = {208--228},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Uncertainty quantification (UQ) in machine learning is currently drawing increasing research interest, driven by the rapid deployment of deep neural networks across different fields, such as computer vision and natural language processing, and by the need for reliable tools in risk-sensitive applications. Recently, various machine learning models have also been developed to tackle problems in the field of scientific computing with applications to computational science and engineering (CSE). Physics-informed neural networks and deep operator networks are two such models for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) and learning operator mappings, respectively. In this regard, a comprehensive study of UQ methods tailored specifically for scientific machine learning (SciML) models has been provided in [A. F. Psaros et al., J. Comput. Phys., 477 (2023), art. 111902]. Nevertheless, and despite their theoretical merit, implementations of these methods are not straightforward, especially in large-scale CSE applications, hindering their broad adoption in both research and industry settings. In this paper, we present an open-source Python library (ŭlhttps://github.com/Crunch-UQ4MI), termed NeuralUQ and accompanied by an educational tutorial, for employing UQ methods for SciML in a convenient and structured manner. The library, designed for both educational and research purposes, supports multiple modern UQ methods and SciML models. It is based on a succinct workflow and facilitates flexible employment and easy extensions by the users. We first present a tutorial of NeuralUQ and subsequently demonstrate its applicability and efficiency in four diverse examples, involving dynamical systems and high-dimensional parametric and time-dependent PDEs.\n
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Neurocomputing, 457: 334–356. October 2021.\n
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\n We present a novel, accurate, fast, and robust physics-informed neural network method for solving problems involving differential equations (DEs), called Extreme Theory of Functional Connections, or X-TFC. The proposed method is a synergy of two recently developed frameworks for solving problems involving DEs: the Theory of Functional Connections TFC, and the Physics-Informed Neural Networks PINN. Here, the latent solution of the DEs is approximated by a TFC constrained expression that employs a Neural Network (NN) as the free-function. The TFC approximated solution form always analytically satisfies the constraints of the DE, while maintaining a NN with unconstrained parameters. X-TFC uses a single-layer NN trained via the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) algorithm. This choice is based on the approximating properties of the ELM algorithm that reduces the training of the network to a simple least-squares, because the only trainable parameters are the output weights. The proposed methodology was tested over a wide range of problems including the approximation of solutions to linear and nonlinear ordinary DEs (ODEs), systems of ODEs, and partial DEs (PDEs). The results show that, for most of the problems considered, X-TFC achieves high accuracy with low computational time, even for large scale PDEs, without suffering the curse of dimensionality.\n
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\n In-situ formation of ZrB2–SiC composites was investigated by reactive spark plasma sintering of precursor powders according to the reaction B4C + 2ZrC + 3Si → 3SiC + 2ZrB2. The reaction and process presented here involves a diffusion reaction between B4C and ZrC which facilitates the formation of ZrB2, while liquid phase sintering of silicon facilitates atomic diffusion and combines with free C from the B4C and ZrC reaction to form SiC within minutes of heating and there were some residual unreacted precursor materials. An interpenetrating matrix of ZrB2–SiC was formed that shows increased fracture toughness (6.03 ± 0.45 MPa m1/2) despite relatively low density (95 %).\n
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Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 30(1): 015003. January 2021.\n
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@article{petrie_embedded_2021,\n\ttitle = {Embedded sensors in additively manufactured silicon carbide},\n\tvolume = {552},\n\tissn = {0022-3115},\n\turl = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002231152100235X},\n\tdoi = {10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.153012},\n\tabstract = {Silicon carbide (SiC) components are being considered for a wide range of nuclear applications due to their high-temperature strength retention, low neutron absorption, chemical inertness, and dimensional stability under neutron irradiation. However, machining and joining of SiC components have traditionally limited its application to relatively simple geometries. Recent work has demonstrated additive manufacturing of complex, high-purity, crystalline SiC components using a combination of binder jet printing and densification via chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). The process lends itself to embedding of fuel, absorbers, moderators, and sensors at strategic locations within a component. The latter could allow for enhanced in situ performance monitoring of limiting fuel temperatures, self-shielded neutron flux, and potentially spatially distributed strain within complex SiC components if sensors can be successfully embedded during CVI. This work describes (1) methods for embedding sensors; (2) thermodynamic analyses and material compatibility testing for identifying sensors capable of surviving high temperatures and exposure to hydrogen and hydrogen chloride during CVI; and (3) nuclear applications for embedded sensors, including potential failure modes during fabrication and during reactor operation. Molybdenum-sheathed thermocouples were successfully embedded in a complex SiC component, whereas niobium-sheathed high-temperature irradiation-resistant thermocouples started to drift as soon as the reactant gases were introduced and ultimately failed during CVI due to severe constrained expansion, potentially resulting from niobium hydride formation in the low-temperature region of the CVI system. Optical fibers were successfully embedded in SiC, but further work is needed to protect the fragile fiber leads after their protective coatings are removed during CVI.},\n\turldate = {2023-10-30},\n\tjournal = {Journal of Nuclear Materials},\n\tauthor = {Petrie, Christian M. and Schrell, Adrian M. and Leonard, Donovan N. and Yang, Ying and Jolly, Brian C. and Terrani, Kurt A.},\n\tmonth = aug,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tkeywords = {Additive manufacturing, Embedded, Fiber-optics, Sensors, Silicon carbide, Thermocouples},\n\tpages = {153012},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Silicon carbide (SiC) components are being considered for a wide range of nuclear applications due to their high-temperature strength retention, low neutron absorption, chemical inertness, and dimensional stability under neutron irradiation. However, machining and joining of SiC components have traditionally limited its application to relatively simple geometries. Recent work has demonstrated additive manufacturing of complex, high-purity, crystalline SiC components using a combination of binder jet printing and densification via chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). The process lends itself to embedding of fuel, absorbers, moderators, and sensors at strategic locations within a component. The latter could allow for enhanced in situ performance monitoring of limiting fuel temperatures, self-shielded neutron flux, and potentially spatially distributed strain within complex SiC components if sensors can be successfully embedded during CVI. This work describes (1) methods for embedding sensors; (2) thermodynamic analyses and material compatibility testing for identifying sensors capable of surviving high temperatures and exposure to hydrogen and hydrogen chloride during CVI; and (3) nuclear applications for embedded sensors, including potential failure modes during fabrication and during reactor operation. Molybdenum-sheathed thermocouples were successfully embedded in a complex SiC component, whereas niobium-sheathed high-temperature irradiation-resistant thermocouples started to drift as soon as the reactant gases were introduced and ultimately failed during CVI due to severe constrained expansion, potentially resulting from niobium hydride formation in the low-temperature region of the CVI system. Optical fibers were successfully embedded in SiC, but further work is needed to protect the fragile fiber leads after their protective coatings are removed during CVI.\n
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Materials Research Express, 8(4): 045603. April 2021.\n
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@article{monton_experimental_2021,\n\ttitle = {Experimental and numerical study for direct powder bed selective laser processing (sintering/melting) of silicon carbide ceramic},\n\tvolume = {8},\n\tissn = {2053-1591},\n\tdoi = {10.1088/2053-1591/abf6fc},\n\tabstract = {The study was carried out to investigate the manufacturing possibility of Silicon Carbide (SiC) by direct Powder Bed Selective Laser Processing (PBSLP) experimentally and numerically. The experimental study was carried out by means of PBSLP while the numerical study was accomplished by developing a CFD model. The CFD model simulates accurately realistic conditions of the PBSLP process. A user-defined code, that describes the process parameters such as laser power, scanning speed, scanning strategies, and hatching distance has been developed and compiled to ANSYS FLUENT 2020 R1. Also, the model was validated with the available published data from the literature. The model was used to deeply analyse and support the results obtained through the experimental runs. Different values of laser power and scanning speeds with scanning strategy in the form of a continuous linear pattern and rotated by 90 degrees between layers were studied. The laser power is ranging from 52W to 235 W while the scanning speed is ranging from 300 to 3900 mm s−1. The results showed that the direct PBSLP of SiC is possible with the optimization of the process parameters. Layer thickness and hatching distance are the most important parameters that needed to be optimized. Also, the laser power and scanning speed needed to be adjusted so that the scanning temperature was between the sintering and the decomposition limits. The good agreement between experimental and simulation results proved the power and ability of the developed CFD model to be a useful tool to analyse and optimize future experimental data.},\n\tlanguage = {en},\n\tnumber = {4},\n\turldate = {2023-10-28},\n\tjournal = {Materials Research Express},\n\tauthor = {Montón, Alejandro and Abdelmoula, Mohammed and Küçüktürk, Gökhan and Maury, Francis and Grossin, David and Ferrato, Marc},\n\tmonth = apr,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tnote = {Publisher: IOP Publishing},\n\tpages = {045603},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n The study was carried out to investigate the manufacturing possibility of Silicon Carbide (SiC) by direct Powder Bed Selective Laser Processing (PBSLP) experimentally and numerically. The experimental study was carried out by means of PBSLP while the numerical study was accomplished by developing a CFD model. The CFD model simulates accurately realistic conditions of the PBSLP process. A user-defined code, that describes the process parameters such as laser power, scanning speed, scanning strategies, and hatching distance has been developed and compiled to ANSYS FLUENT 2020 R1. Also, the model was validated with the available published data from the literature. The model was used to deeply analyse and support the results obtained through the experimental runs. Different values of laser power and scanning speeds with scanning strategy in the form of a continuous linear pattern and rotated by 90 degrees between layers were studied. The laser power is ranging from 52W to 235 W while the scanning speed is ranging from 300 to 3900 mm s−1. The results showed that the direct PBSLP of SiC is possible with the optimization of the process parameters. Layer thickness and hatching distance are the most important parameters that needed to be optimized. Also, the laser power and scanning speed needed to be adjusted so that the scanning temperature was between the sintering and the decomposition limits. The good agreement between experimental and simulation results proved the power and ability of the developed CFD model to be a useful tool to analyse and optimize future experimental data.\n
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\n\n \n \n Mostafaei, A.; Elliott, A. M.; Barnes, J. E.; Li, F.; Tan, W.; Cramer, C. L.; Nandwana, P.; and Chmielus, M.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Binder jet 3D printing—Process parameters, materials, properties, modeling, and challenges.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n
Progress in Materials Science, 119: 100707. June 2021.\n
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\n As a non-beam-based additive manufacturing (AM) method, binder jet 3D printing (BJ3DP) is a process in which a liquid binder is jetted on layers of powdered materials, selectively joined, and then followed by densification process. Among AM technologies, binder jetting holds distinctive promise because of the possibility of rapid production of complex structures to achieve isotropic properties in the 3D printed samples. By taking advantage of traditional powder metallurgy, BJ3DP machines can produce prototypes in which material properties and surface finish are similar to those attained with traditional powder metallurgy. Various powdered materials have been 3D printed, but a typical challenge during BJ3DP is developing printing and post-processing methods that maximize part performance. Therefore, a detailed review of the physical processes during 3D printing and the fundamental science of densification after sintering and post–heat treatment steps are provided to understand the microstructural evolution and properties of binder jetted parts. Furthermore, to determine the effects of the binder jetting process on metallurgical properties, the role of powder characteristics (e.g., morphology, mean size, distribution), printing process parameters (e.g., layer thickness, print orientation, binder saturation, print speed, drying time), sintering (e.g., temperature, holding time), and post-processing are discussed. With the development of AM technologies and the need for post-processing in 3D printed parts, understanding the microstructural evolution during densification is necessary and here, processing steps are explained. Finally, opportunities for future advancement are addressed.\n
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Journal of Nuclear Materials, 543: 152577. January 2021.\n
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@article{koyanagi_additive_2021,\n\ttitle = {Additive manufacturing of silicon carbide for nuclear applications},\n\tvolume = {543},\n\tissn = {0022-3115},\n\turl = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022311520311855},\n\tdoi = {10.1016/j.jnucmat.2020.152577},\n\tabstract = {Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving technology being considered for nuclear applications. A special focus on AM to fabricate nuclear-grade silicon carbide (SiC) is explored in this paper. First, we present currently available AM processing options for SiC. AM methods commonly used for other ceramics, in which the feedstocks are forms of polymers, powders, and/or reactive chemical vapors, are also applicable to SiC. SiC phases are formed by pyrolysis of pre-ceramic polymer, direct reaction of powder precursors, sintering of SiC powders, or chemical vapor deposition/infiltration. Second, we discuss how the different microstructures of SiC materials fabricated by various processing methods affect their behavior in nuclear environments. Third, we discuss state-of-the-art AM technologies for the fabrication of relatively pure SiC, which show great potential to retain its strength under neutron irradiation: (1) binder jet printing followed by chemical vapor infiltration, (2) laser chemical vapor deposition, and (3) selective laser sintering of SiC powders.},\n\turldate = {2023-10-28},\n\tjournal = {Journal of Nuclear Materials},\n\tauthor = {Koyanagi, Takaaki and Terrani, Kurt and Harrison, Shay and Liu, Jian and Katoh, Yutai},\n\tmonth = jan,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tkeywords = {Silicon carbide, additive manufacturing, microstructure, neutron irradiation, swelling},\n\tpages = {152577},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving technology being considered for nuclear applications. A special focus on AM to fabricate nuclear-grade silicon carbide (SiC) is explored in this paper. First, we present currently available AM processing options for SiC. AM methods commonly used for other ceramics, in which the feedstocks are forms of polymers, powders, and/or reactive chemical vapors, are also applicable to SiC. SiC phases are formed by pyrolysis of pre-ceramic polymer, direct reaction of powder precursors, sintering of SiC powders, or chemical vapor deposition/infiltration. Second, we discuss how the different microstructures of SiC materials fabricated by various processing methods affect their behavior in nuclear environments. Third, we discuss state-of-the-art AM technologies for the fabrication of relatively pure SiC, which show great potential to retain its strength under neutron irradiation: (1) binder jet printing followed by chemical vapor infiltration, (2) laser chemical vapor deposition, and (3) selective laser sintering of SiC powders.\n
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Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 10(4): 637–674. August 2021.\n
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@article{he_progress_2021,\n\ttitle = {Progress and challenges towards additive manufacturing of {SiC} ceramic},\n\tvolume = {10},\n\tissn = {2227-8508},\n\tdoi = {10.1007/s40145-021-0484-z},\n\tabstract = {Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic and related materials are widely used in various military and engineering fields. The emergence of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies provides a new approach for the fabrication of SiC ceramic products. This article systematically reviews the additive manufacturing technologies of SiC ceramic developed in recent years, including Indirect Additive Manufacturing (Indirect AM) and Direct Additive Manufacturing (Direct AM) technologies. This review also summarizes the key scientific and technological challenges for the additive manufacturing of SiC ceramic, and also forecasts its possible future opportunities. This paper aims to provide a helpful guidance for the additive manufacturing of SiC ceramic and other structural ceramics.},\n\tlanguage = {en},\n\tnumber = {4},\n\turldate = {2023-10-28},\n\tjournal = {Journal of Advanced Ceramics},\n\tauthor = {He, Rujie and Zhou, Niping and Zhang, Keqiang and Zhang, Xueqin and Zhang, Lu and Wang, Wenqing and Fang, Daining},\n\tmonth = aug,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tkeywords = {additive manufacturing (AM), silicon carbide (SiC), structural ceramics},\n\tpages = {637--674},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic and related materials are widely used in various military and engineering fields. The emergence of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies provides a new approach for the fabrication of SiC ceramic products. This article systematically reviews the additive manufacturing technologies of SiC ceramic developed in recent years, including Indirect Additive Manufacturing (Indirect AM) and Direct Additive Manufacturing (Direct AM) technologies. This review also summarizes the key scientific and technological challenges for the additive manufacturing of SiC ceramic, and also forecasts its possible future opportunities. This paper aims to provide a helpful guidance for the additive manufacturing of SiC ceramic and other structural ceramics.\n
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Physics of Fluids, 33(5): 051704. May 2021.\n
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Physics of Fluids, 33(5): 056107. May 2021.\n
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Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 913. 2021.\n
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@article{sasidharan2021,\n\ttitle = {Large- and small-amplitude shock-wave oscillations over axisymmetric bodies in high-speed flow},\n\tvolume = {913},\n\tdoi = {10.1017/JFM.2021.115},\n\tabstract = {The phenomena of self-sustained shock-wave oscillations over conical bodies with a blunt axisymmetric base subject to uniform high-speed flow are investigated in a hypersonic wind tunnel at Mach number . The flow and shock-wave dynamics is dictated by two non-dimensional geometric parameters presented by the three length scales of the body, two of which are associated with the conical forebody and one with the base. Time-resolved schlieren imagery from these experiments reveals the presence of two disparate states of shock-wave oscillations in the flow, and allows for the mapping of unsteadiness boundaries in the two-parameter space. Physical mechanisms are proposed to explain the oscillations and the transitions of the shock-wave system from steady to oscillatory states. In comparison with the canonical single-parameter problem of shock-wave oscillations over spiked-blunt bodies reported in literature, the two-parameter nature of the present problem introduces distinct elements to the flow dynamics.},\n\tjournal = {Journal of Fluid Mechanics},\n\tauthor = {Sasidharan, Vaisakh and Duvvuri, Subrahmanyam},\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tnote = {Publisher: Cambridge University Press},\n\tkeywords = {high-speed flow, shock waves},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n The phenomena of self-sustained shock-wave oscillations over conical bodies with a blunt axisymmetric base subject to uniform high-speed flow are investigated in a hypersonic wind tunnel at Mach number . The flow and shock-wave dynamics is dictated by two non-dimensional geometric parameters presented by the three length scales of the body, two of which are associated with the conical forebody and one with the base. Time-resolved schlieren imagery from these experiments reveals the presence of two disparate states of shock-wave oscillations in the flow, and allows for the mapping of unsteadiness boundaries in the two-parameter space. Physical mechanisms are proposed to explain the oscillations and the transitions of the shock-wave system from steady to oscillatory states. In comparison with the canonical single-parameter problem of shock-wave oscillations over spiked-blunt bodies reported in literature, the two-parameter nature of the present problem introduces distinct elements to the flow dynamics.\n
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\n\n \n \n Tang, X.; Kuehster, A. E.; DeBoer, B. A.; Preston, A. D.; and Ma, K.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Enhanced thermionic emission of mayenite electride composites in an Ar glow discharge plasma.\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n
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@article{tang2021,\n\ttitle = {Enhanced thermionic emission of mayenite electride composites in an {Ar} glow discharge plasma},\n\tvolume = {47},\n\tissn = {0272-8842},\n\tdoi = {10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.02.233},\n\tabstract = {Mayenite electride has attracted increasing research interests because of its unique electronic properties. The thermionic emission behavior of the mayenite electride is relatively unknown. Previous studies revealed that mayenite electride exhibited a bare work function ranged from 2.1–2.6 eV when the thermionic emission was tested in vacuum, and enhanced emission currents could be achieved by applying a super-high external electric field. In this paper, the thermionic emission behavior and the corresponding effective work function of two types of mayenite electride based composites, mayenite electride-titanium and mayenite electride-carbon, were investigated in an Ar glow discharge plasma at elevated temperatures (400–1000 K) without applying a high external electric field, which is critical for the application in electric propulsion and other aerospace apparatus, yet never had been done before. During the testing, the thermal equilibrium process and plasma sheath expansion were observed. The effective work function of the two mayenite electride composites were determined as a function of temperature. The Rasor-Warner model was applied to determine the bare work function and adsorption-site density of the mayenite electride based composites. Results suggested that the adsorption of Ar ions led to the enhanced thermionic emission ({\\textasciitilde}30 A/m2 at 985 K) and low effective work functions (0.9–2.2 eV) of mayenite electride based composites, without the need of applying high electric fields. Our findings will pave the ways for the application of mayenite electride and its composites as the thrust cathode materials for electric propulsion where plasma is present.},\n\tlanguage = {en},\n\tnumber = {12},\n\turldate = {2023-07-05},\n\tjournal = {Ceramics International},\n\tauthor = {Tang, Xiaochuan and Kuehster, Adam E. and DeBoer, Brodderic A. and Preston, Alexander D. and Ma, Kaka},\n\tmonth = jun,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tkeywords = {Effective work function, Glow discharge plasma, Mayenite electride, Thermionic emission},\n\tpages = {16614--16631},\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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@article{garbacz2021b,\n\ttitle = {Parametric study of nonequilibrium shock interference patterns over a fuselage-and-wing conceptual vehicle},\n\tvolume = {59},\n\tdoi = {10.2514/1.J060470},\n\tabstract = {Predicting shock/shock and shock/boundary-layer interactions in gas flows that surround high-speed vehicles is key in aerodynamic design. Under typical hypersonic conditions, these flow structures are influenced by complex nonequilibrium phenomena leading to high-temperature effects. In this work, the conceptual Bedford wing-body vehicle is studied to analyze flow patterns in shock/shock and shock/boundary-layer interactions with thermochemical nonequilibrium. A parametric computational fluid dynamics study is carried out for different hypersonic operating conditions, with respect to the freestream Mach number. Simulations are performed with the SU2-NEMO solver coupled to the Mutation++ library, which provides all the necessary thermodynamic, kinetic, and transport properties of the mixture and chemical species. The Adaptive Mesh Generation library is used for automatic anisotropic mesh adaptation. Numerical results show that increasing the freestream Mach number from 4 to 10 leads to changes in the shock layer, locations of shock impingement, and regions of boundary-layer separation. Despite these changes, the change in freestream Mach number has little impact on the overall shock interaction structures.},\n\tnumber = {12},\n\tjournal = {AIAA Journal},\n\tauthor = {Garbacz, Catarina and Morgado, Fábio and Fossati, Marco and Maier, Walter T. and Munguía, Brian C. and Alonso, Juan J. and Loseille, Adrien},\n\tmonth = dec,\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tnote = {Publisher: AIAA International},\n\tkeywords = {Aerodynamic Coefficients, Attached Shock Wave, Boundary Layer Interaction, CFD Simulation, High Lift Device, Lift Coefficient, Mesh Generation, Nonequilibrium Flows, Temperature Effects, Vibrational Energy},\n\tpages = {4905--4916},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Predicting shock/shock and shock/boundary-layer interactions in gas flows that surround high-speed vehicles is key in aerodynamic design. Under typical hypersonic conditions, these flow structures are influenced by complex nonequilibrium phenomena leading to high-temperature effects. In this work, the conceptual Bedford wing-body vehicle is studied to analyze flow patterns in shock/shock and shock/boundary-layer interactions with thermochemical nonequilibrium. A parametric computational fluid dynamics study is carried out for different hypersonic operating conditions, with respect to the freestream Mach number. Simulations are performed with the SU2-NEMO solver coupled to the Mutation++ library, which provides all the necessary thermodynamic, kinetic, and transport properties of the mixture and chemical species. The Adaptive Mesh Generation library is used for automatic anisotropic mesh adaptation. Numerical results show that increasing the freestream Mach number from 4 to 10 leads to changes in the shock layer, locations of shock impingement, and regions of boundary-layer separation. Despite these changes, the change in freestream Mach number has little impact on the overall shock interaction structures.\n
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\n\n \n \n Hanquist, K. M.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Importance of Modeling in Hypersonic Flight Conditions.\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2021.\n
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\n\n \n \n Sawicki, P.; Chaudhry, R. S.; and Boyd, I. D.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Influence of chemical kinetics models on plasma generation in hypersonic flight.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n In pages 1–16, 2021. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA\n
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@inproceedings{sawicki2021,\n\ttitle = {Influence of chemical kinetics models on plasma generation in hypersonic flight},\n\turl = {https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2021-0057},\n\tdoi = {10.2514/6.2021-0057},\n\tabstract = {The accuracy and sensitivity of plasma generation predicted by several different chemical kinetics models is investigated in the context of weakly ionized hypersonic flowfields around the RAM-C (Ra-dio Attenuation Measurement) vehicle. A computational fluid dynamics analysis is used to examine thirteen independent trajectory points along the RAM-C II flight and an assessment of the chemistry models is made by comparing results to available flight measurements. The limitations of making such comparisons with the flight data are established in detail. Two separate geometries are evaluated in this study, as the initial RAM-C geometry was altered during flight after its nose-cap was pyrotechnically ejected. The blunter post-ejection geometry generates more electrons in the stagnation region. In general, good agreement is found between each chemistry model and flight data from both the electrostatic probe and reflectometer stations above 56 km. An expected sizable gap exists between the simulations and reflectometer data at lower altitudes. The impact of forward reaction rates, equilibrium constants, and number of species varies considerably based on altitude, velocity, and position along the body. The commonly analyzed 61 km trajectory point provides a more direct comparison of the various chemistry models, but due care must be given to account for the interpola-tive nature of the reflectometer measurements.},\n\tpublisher = {American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA},\n\tauthor = {Sawicki, Pawel and Chaudhry, Ross S. and Boyd, Iain D.},\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tpages = {1--16},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n The accuracy and sensitivity of plasma generation predicted by several different chemical kinetics models is investigated in the context of weakly ionized hypersonic flowfields around the RAM-C (Ra-dio Attenuation Measurement) vehicle. A computational fluid dynamics analysis is used to examine thirteen independent trajectory points along the RAM-C II flight and an assessment of the chemistry models is made by comparing results to available flight measurements. The limitations of making such comparisons with the flight data are established in detail. Two separate geometries are evaluated in this study, as the initial RAM-C geometry was altered during flight after its nose-cap was pyrotechnically ejected. The blunter post-ejection geometry generates more electrons in the stagnation region. In general, good agreement is found between each chemistry model and flight data from both the electrostatic probe and reflectometer stations above 56 km. An expected sizable gap exists between the simulations and reflectometer data at lower altitudes. The impact of forward reaction rates, equilibrium constants, and number of species varies considerably based on altitude, velocity, and position along the body. The commonly analyzed 61 km trajectory point provides a more direct comparison of the various chemistry models, but due care must be given to account for the interpola-tive nature of the reflectometer measurements.\n
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\n\n \n \n Venegas, C. V.; and Huang, D.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Expedient Hypersonic Aerothermal Prediction for Aerothermoelastic Analysis Via Field Inversion and Machine Learning.\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n In 2021. AIAA Paper 2021-1707\n
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\n The accurate and efficient prediction of aerothermal loads over the hypersonic vehicles during atmospheric flight is critical for the aerothermoelastic design, analysis and optimization of the structures of this class of vehicles. Reduced-order models (ROMs) and surrogates are typical approaches to reducing the computational cost to a tractable level. However, the existing ROMs and surrogates suffer from the curse of dimensionality that roots from the need to parameterize and sample the thermal-structural responses. This work presents a novel physics-informed ROM for the aerothermal load calculation on a deforming structure in high-speed flow, based on the combination of the classical turbulent viscous-inviscid interaction (TVI) model and the field inversion and machine learning technique. It is demonstrated that the new model, termed augmented TVI model, can achieve an accuracy close to that of CFD solvers when predicting the flow solutions over a wide range of complex surface deformations with a limited number of high-fidelity solutions. These results underline its potential to be used as a new generation of ROM for the aerothermal load prediction in hypersonic aerothermoelastic design and analysis.\n
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\n\n \n \n Campbell, N. S.; Hanquist, K. M.; Morin, A.; Meyers, J.; and Boyd, I.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Evaluation of Computational Models for Electron Transpiration Cooling.\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n
Aerospace, 8(9). 2021.\n
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@article{campbell2021,\n\ttitle = {Evaluation of {Computational} {Models} for {Electron} {Transpiration} {Cooling}},\n\tvolume = {8},\n\tdoi = {10.3390/AEROSPACE8090243},\n\tabstract = {Recent developments in the world of hypersonic flight have brought increased attention to the thermal response of materials exposed to high-enthalpy gases. One promising concept is electron transpiration cooling (ETC) that provides the prospect of a passive heat removal mechanism, rivaling and possibly outperforming that of radiative cooling. In this work, non-equilibrium CFD simulations are performed to evaluate the possible roles of this cooling mode under high-enthalpy conditions obtainable in plasma torch ground-test facilities capable of long flow times. The work focuses on the test case of argon gas being heated to achieve enthalpies equivalent to post-shock conditions experienced by a vehicle flying through the atmosphere at hypersonic speed. Simulations are performed at a range of conditions and are used to calibrate direct comparisons between torch operating conditions and resulting flow properties. These comparisons highlight important modeling considerations for simulating long-duration, hot chamber tests. Simulation results correspond well with the experimental measurements of gas temperature, material surface temperature as well as measured current generated in the test article. Theoretical methods taking into consideration space charge limitations are presented and applied to provide design suggestions to boost the ETC effect in future experiments.},\n\tnumber = {9},\n\tjournal = {Aerospace},\n\tauthor = {Campbell, Nicholas S. and Hanquist, Kyle M. and Morin, Andrew and Meyers, Jason and Boyd, Iain},\n\tyear = {2021},\n\tkeywords = {equilibrium gas dynamics, gas, hypersonic flight, non, own, plasma and ionized flows, surface interaction},\n}\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Recent developments in the world of hypersonic flight have brought increased attention to the thermal response of materials exposed to high-enthalpy gases. One promising concept is electron transpiration cooling (ETC) that provides the prospect of a passive heat removal mechanism, rivaling and possibly outperforming that of radiative cooling. In this work, non-equilibrium CFD simulations are performed to evaluate the possible roles of this cooling mode under high-enthalpy conditions obtainable in plasma torch ground-test facilities capable of long flow times. The work focuses on the test case of argon gas being heated to achieve enthalpies equivalent to post-shock conditions experienced by a vehicle flying through the atmosphere at hypersonic speed. Simulations are performed at a range of conditions and are used to calibrate direct comparisons between torch operating conditions and resulting flow properties. These comparisons highlight important modeling considerations for simulating long-duration, hot chamber tests. Simulation results correspond well with the experimental measurements of gas temperature, material surface temperature as well as measured current generated in the test article. Theoretical methods taking into consideration space charge limitations are presented and applied to provide design suggestions to boost the ETC effect in future experiments.\n
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Physics of Fluids, 33(4): 046105–046105. April 2021.\n
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\n © 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved. This paper outlines the effect of cesium seeding on the plasma density within the boundary layer around a wedge with a sharp leading edge in the Mach number range 6–18. The results are obtained through numerical simulation using two CFD codes, LeMANS and CFDWARP, which include finite-rate chemistry, non-equilibrium of the vibrational and electron energies, and real gas effects. Results obtained indicate that seeding the air flow with as little as 0.001% of cesium leads to plasma densities high enough to interfere with radio communication and to enable electron transpiration cooling (ETC) at flight Mach numbers as little as 9. When no cesium is added, it is seen that significant interference of the plasma on radio communication can occur in the Mach number range 12–18, with the interference becoming more likely for higher flight dynamic pressure.\n
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