Numerical Study of Homogenous Nucleation of Boron Oxide Vapor in Laval Nozzles

A model of nonstationary homogeneous nucleation of boron oxide vapor in chemically reacting gas mixtures is developed. The model is used to perform a numerical study of homogeneous nucleation of boron oxide vapor in Laval nozzles with different geometric configurations. Typical sizes of boron oxide...

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Published in:Combustion, explosion, and shock waves explosion, and shock waves, 2021, Vol.57 (1), p.30-45
Main Authors: Savel’ev, A. M., Babushenko, D. I., Kopchenov, V. I., Titova, N. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boron
Boron oxides
Classical and Continuum Physics
Classical Mechanics
Condensation nuclei
Control
Delay time
Dynamical Systems
Engineering
Gas mixtures
Mathematical models
Nozzles
Nucleation
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Potential barriers
Vapors
Vibration
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Summary:A model of nonstationary homogeneous nucleation of boron oxide vapor in chemically reacting gas mixtures is developed. The model is used to perform a numerical study of homogeneous nucleation of boron oxide vapor in Laval nozzles with different geometric configurations. Typical sizes of boron oxide condensation nuclei and their concentrations are determined. The potential barrier of nucleation, nucleation rate, and nucleation delay time are estimated. Important qualitative features of homogeneous nucleation evolution along the nozzle are identified. Based on the data obtained, recommendations for the application and further development of the model are developed.
ISSN:0010-5082
1573-8345
DOI:10.1134/S0010508221010044