The Compressible Flow Toolbox is primarily a MATLAB-language implementation of a set of algorithms that solve approximately 280 linear and nonlinear classical equations for compressible flow. The toolbox is useful for analysis of one-dimensional steady flow with either constant entropy, friction, heat transfer, or Mach number >1. The toolbox also contains algorithms for comparing and validating the equation- solving algorithms against solutions previously published in open literature. The classical equations solved by the Compressible Flow Toolbox are as follows:
- The isentropic-flow equations,
- The Fanno flow equations (pertaining to flow of an ideal gas in a pipe with friction),
- The Rayleigh flow equations (pertaining to frictionless flow of an ideal gas, with heat transfer, in a pipe of constant cross section),
- The normal-shock equations,
- The oblique-shock equations, and
- The expansion equations.
This program was written by Kevin J. Melcher of Glenn Research Center. For further information, access the Technical Support Package (TSP) free on-line at www.techbriefs.com/tsp under the Software category.
Inquiries concerning rights for the commercial use of this invention should be addressed to:
NASA Glenn Research Center
Innovative Partnerships Office
Attn: Steve Fedor
Mail Stop 4–8
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44135.
Refer to LEW-17898-1.
