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2017

Journal Article

Scramjet test flow reconstruction for a large-scale expansion tube, Part 2: axisymmetric CFD analysis

Gildfind, D. E., Jacobs, P. A., Morgan, R. G., Chan, W. Y. C. and Gollan, R. J. (2017). Scramjet test flow reconstruction for a large-scale expansion tube, Part 2: axisymmetric CFD analysis. Shock Waves, 28 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s00193-017-0786-9

Scramjet test flow reconstruction for a large-scale expansion tube, Part 2: axisymmetric CFD analysis

2017

Journal Article

X3 expansion tube driver gas spectroscopy and temperature measurements

Parekh, V., Gildfind, D., Lewis, S. and James, C. (2017). X3 expansion tube driver gas spectroscopy and temperature measurements. Shock Waves, 28 (4), 851-862. doi: 10.1007/s00193-017-0754-4

X3 expansion tube driver gas spectroscopy and temperature measurements

2017

Conference Publication

A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston driven expansion tube

Gildfind, David and Morgan, Richard G. (2017). A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston driven expansion tube. The 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Tel Aviv, Israel, 19-24 July 2015. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-44866-4_105

A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston driven expansion tube

2017

Conference Publication

Experimentally simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube

James, Christopher M., Gildfind, David E., Morgan, Richard G., Lewis, Steven W. and McIntyre, Timothy J. (2017). Experimentally simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube. 21st International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Xiamen, China, 6 - 9 March 2017. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2017-2152

Experimentally simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube

2017

Conference Publication

Simulating gas giant entry with increased helium diluent in an expansion tube

James, C. M., Gildfind, D. E., Morgan, R. G., Lewis, S. W. and McIntyre, T. M. (2017). Simulating gas giant entry with increased helium diluent in an expansion tube. 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Tel Aviv, Israel, 19-24 July 2015. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-44866-4_104

Simulating gas giant entry with increased helium diluent in an expansion tube

2016

Journal Article

CFD analysis of early diaphragm removal in expansion tubes

Burgess, James M. and Gildfind, David E. (2016). CFD analysis of early diaphragm removal in expansion tubes. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 846, 23-29. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.846.23

CFD analysis of early diaphragm removal in expansion tubes

2016

Conference Publication

Development of a new Mach 12 scramjet operating capability in the X3 expansion tube

Toniato, Pierpaolo, Gildfind, David E., Jacobs, Peter A. and Morgan, Richard G. (2016). Development of a new Mach 12 scramjet operating capability in the X3 expansion tube. Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 25 – 27 November 2015.

Development of a new Mach 12 scramjet operating capability in the X3 expansion tube

2016

Conference Publication

Extension of the X3 expansion tube capabilities for Mach 12 scramjet testing: flow condition: development and nozzle optimization

Toniato, P., Gildfind, D. E., Jacobs, P. A. and Morgan, R. G. (2016). Extension of the X3 expansion tube capabilities for Mach 12 scramjet testing: flow condition: development and nozzle optimization. 20th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 5-8 December 2-16. Perth, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.

Extension of the X3 expansion tube capabilities for Mach 12 scramjet testing: flow condition: development and nozzle optimization

2016

Conference Publication

Validating the k-omega turbulence model for 3D flows within the CFD solver Eilmer

Stennett, Samuel, Chan, Wilson, Gildfind, David and Jacobs, Peter (2016). Validating the k-omega turbulence model for 3D flows within the CFD solver Eilmer. Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics, Brisbane, Australia, 30 November - 1 December 2015. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Scientific.Net. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.846.67

Validating the k-omega turbulence model for 3D flows within the CFD solver Eilmer

2016

Conference Publication

Evaluation of a pressure-swing adsorption process for recovery of helium from a laboratory shock-tunnel facility

Chua, Aaron, Rufford, Thomas, Arami-Niya, Arash, Rose, Erika and Gildfind, David (2016). Evaluation of a pressure-swing adsorption process for recovery of helium from a laboratory shock-tunnel facility. 12th International Conference on the Fundamentals of Adsorption (FOA12), Friedrichshafen, Germany, 29 May - 3 June 2016.

Evaluation of a pressure-swing adsorption process for recovery of helium from a laboratory shock-tunnel facility

2016

Conference Publication

Current progress of the development of a Mach 12 scramjet operating condition in the X3 expansion tube

Toniato, Pierpaolo, Gildfind, David and Morgan, Richard G. (2016). Current progress of the development of a Mach 12 scramjet operating condition in the X3 expansion tube. 11th International Workshop on Shock Tube Technology, Gottingen, Germany, 30 June -2 July 2016.

Current progress of the development of a Mach 12 scramjet operating condition in the X3 expansion tube

2016

Book Chapter

Expansion tubes in Australia

Gildfind, David, Morgan, Richard G. and Jacobs, Peter A. (2016). Expansion tubes in Australia. Experimental methods of shock wave research. (pp. 399-431) edited by Ozer Igra and Friech Seiler. Basel, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-23745-9_13

Expansion tubes in Australia

2016

Conference Publication

Preliminary development of high enthalpy conditions for the X3 expansion tube

Andrianatos, A., Gildfind, D. and Morgan, R. (2016). Preliminary development of high enthalpy conditions for the X3 expansion tube. 20th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, 20AFMC, Perth, WA, Australia, 5-8 December 2016. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.

Preliminary development of high enthalpy conditions for the X3 expansion tube

2015

Journal Article

A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston-driven expansion tube facility

Gildfind, D.E. and Morgan, Richard G. (2015). A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston-driven expansion tube facility. Shock Waves Journal, 26 (6), 825-833. doi: 10.1007/s00193-015-0609-9

A new sliding joint to accommodate recoil of a free-piston-driven expansion tube facility

2015

Journal Article

Performance considerations for expansion tube operation with a shock-heated secondary driver

Gildfind, David E., James, Chris M., Toniato, Pierpaolo and Morgan, Richard G. (2015). Performance considerations for expansion tube operation with a shock-heated secondary driver. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 777, 364-407. doi: 10.1017/jfm.2015.349

Performance considerations for expansion tube operation with a shock-heated secondary driver

2015

Journal Article

Free-piston driver performance characterisation using experimental shock speeds through helium

Gildfind, D. E., James, C. M. and Morgan, R. G. (2015). Free-piston driver performance characterisation using experimental shock speeds through helium. Shock Waves, 25 (2), 169-176. doi: 10.1007/s00193-015-0553-8

Free-piston driver performance characterisation using experimental shock speeds through helium

2015

Conference Publication

High Mach Number Scramjet Test Flows in the X3 Expansion Tube

Gildfind, D. E., Sancho Ponce, J. and Morgan, R. G. (2015). High Mach Number Scramjet Test Flows in the X3 Expansion Tube. International Symposium on Shock Waves, Madison, WI, United States, 14-19 July 2013. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-16835-7_58

High Mach Number Scramjet Test Flows in the X3 Expansion Tube

2015

Conference Publication

Limits of Simulating Gas Giant Entry at True Gas Composition and True Flight Velocities in an Expansion Tube

James, C. M., Gildfind, D. E., Morgan, R. G., Lewis, S. W., Fahy, E. J. and McIntyre, T.J. (2015). Limits of Simulating Gas Giant Entry at True Gas Composition and True Flight Velocities in an Expansion Tube. 8th European Symposium on Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles, Lisbon, Portugal, 2-6 March 2015.

Limits of Simulating Gas Giant Entry at True Gas Composition and True Flight Velocities in an Expansion Tube

2015

Conference Publication

Simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube

James, C., Gildfind, D., Morgan, R, Lewis, S., Fahy, E. and McIntyre, T. (2015). Simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube. 7th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Cairns, Australia, 25-27 November 2015.

Simulating gas giant entry in an expansion tube

2015

Conference Publication

Working towards simulating gas giant entry radiation in an expansion tube

James, C .M., Gildfind, D. E., Morgan, R. G. and McIntyre, T. J. (2015). Working towards simulating gas giant entry radiation in an expansion tube. International Symposium on Shock Waves, Madison, WI, United States, 14-19 July 2013. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-16835-7_89

Working towards simulating gas giant entry radiation in an expansion tube