In: Mechanical Engineering
Assume that we wish to design a Mach 10 hypersonic wind tunnel using air as the test medium. We want the static pressure and temperature in the test stream to be that for a standard altitude of 55 km. Calculate (a) the exit-to-throat area ratio, (b) the required reservoir pressure (in atm), (c) the required reservoir temperature, and (d) the exit velocity. What do these results tell you about the special (and sometimes severe) operating requirements for a hypersonic wind tunnel?