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Numerical modeling the dynamics of flow in explosion above a surface

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The hydrodynamics of processes occurring in explosion of condensed explosives in air is considered. The physical model, computation technique, and results of simulation of a two-dimensional hydrodynamic flow arising in explosion of cylindrical charges are discussed. In this case, the explosions are considered at some distance above the ground. To close the gas-dynamics equations, the Jones–Wilkins–Lee equation of state is used. The results of calculation allow one to obtain a detailed space–time pattern of the arising flow and to study the origination, propagation, and subsequent attenuation of shock waves. Cylindrical charges of the same mass but with different diameter-to-length ratios are considered. It is shown that the charge shape can render essential influence on dynamics of flow and the parameters of shock waves (in the near and medium fields of explosion).

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Abbreviations

SW:

Shock wave

EOS:

Equation of state

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  1. A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, 220072, Belarus

    A. S. Smetannikov, Y. A. Stankevich & K. L. Stepanov

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Communicated by L. Bauwens.

This paper is based on work that was presented at the 22nd International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Minsk, Belarus, 27–31 July 2009.

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Smetannikov, A.S., Stankevich, Y.A. & Stepanov, K.L. Numerical modeling the dynamics of flow in explosion above a surface. Shock Waves 20, 551–557 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00193-010-0285-8

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