Data-assisted combustion simulations with dynamic submodel assignment using random forests

WT Chung, AA Mishra, N Perakis, M Ihme - Combustion and Flame, 2021 - Elsevier
This investigation outlines a data-assisted approach that employs random forest classifiers
for local and dynamic submodel assignment in turbulent-combustion simulations. This …

An efficient modeling framework for wall heat flux prediction in rocket combustion chambers using non adiabatic flamelets and wall-functions

G Indelicato, PE Lapenna, A Remiddi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this work an efficient numerical framework for the prediction of wall heat loads in Liquid
Rocket Engine combustion chambers is presented. The proposed framework is based on a …

Multi-Element Gaseous Methane–Oxygen Rocket Combustor Optimization for Modern Space-Flight Technology

K Purohit, A Sharma, A Vaidyanathan… - Journal of Propulsion …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
In the realm of reusable rocket technology, the methane–oxygen propellant combination has
gained prevalence in recent years. However, understanding of design parameters affecting …

Numerical Investigation of High Pressure CO2-Diluted Combustion Using a Flamelet-based Approach

G Indelicato, PE Lapenna, R Concetti… - Combustion Science …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Direct-fired oxy-fuel combustion as a heat source is utilized in supercritical carbon dioxide
(sCO2) power cycles, such as the Allam cycle, which has shown promise in delivering …

Dataset of Wall-Resolved Large-Eddy Simulations Turbulent Pseudoboiling in Cryogenic Hydrogen Pipe Flows

G Indelicato, A Remiddi, PE Lapenna, F Creta… - … of Thermophysics and …, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
In this paper, a dataset of wall-resolved large-eddy simulations of cryogenic hydrogen at
supercritical pressure and different values of wall heat flux is presented. The aim is to …

Delayed detached eddy simulations with tabulated chemistry for thermal loads predictions

P Breda, M Pfitzner - Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
The design phase of a rocket combustion chamber relies on the prediction of the wall heat
fluxes, in order to optimize the components to prevent thermal damage. Based on the …

Assessment of an algebraic equilibrium wall-function for supercritical flows

G Indelicato, F Creta - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work the application of an algebraic equilibrium wall-function to real-gas flows is
presented and analyzed. The aim is to assess capabilities of existing algebraic wall …

An experimental and modelling study of heat loads on a subscale methane rocket motor

Y Hong, Z Liu, S Silvestri, MP Celano, OJ Haidn, Z Yu - Acta Astronautica, 2019 - Elsevier
Given growing competition in the business space launch market, more researchers are
evaluating the merit of methane as a potential propellant. In this study, a rocket combustion …

Efficient time-resolved thermal characterization of single and multi-injector rocket combustion chambers

A Remiddi, G Indelicato, PE Lapenna… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, an efficient methodology for the time-resolved thermal characterization of rocket
combustion chambers at reasonable computational cost is presented. The multi-scale and …

A flamelet-based numerical framework for the simulation of low-to-high Mach number flows in LRE

G Indelicato, F Vona, A Remiddi, PE Lapenna… - AIAA Propulsion and …, 2020 - arc.aiaa.org
In this contribution we present a set of numerical simulations to describe and validate a
framework for the simulation of mixing, combustion and wall heat transfer process in rocket …