Black-Powder Propulsion Senior Project

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The forum discussion centers on modeling pressure as a function of time in a black-powder propulsion system for a senior project. The user seeks guidance on simulating the dynamics of a weight or mass moving down a tube post-combustion. A recommended resource is provided, specifically the website CannonBallistics, which includes relevant Java code and insights on smooth bore interior ballistics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of fluid dynamics principles
  • Familiarity with combustion processes in propulsion systems
  • Basic knowledge of Java programming for simulation
  • Concepts of interior ballistics and pressure modeling
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  • Research smooth bore interior ballistics techniques
  • Explore advanced fluid dynamics simulations using Java
  • Study pressure modeling in combustion systems
  • Investigate existing black-powder propulsion projects for practical insights
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Engineering students, propulsion system designers, and hobbyists interested in modeling black-powder propulsion dynamics.

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I'm working on my senior project. The project I'm working on can be modeled similarly to a gun. I am having some problems finding a way to model pressure as a function of time as a weight/mass moves down a tube after the combustion of black-powder. Any direction in this would be great.
 
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You want links on smooth bore interior ballistics, here is one that will help, and has some java code attached:
http://arc.id.au/CannonBallistics.html

Google is your friend on this one.
 

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