Numerical investigation on performance of convergent–divergent nozzle with multi‐inlet combustion chamber of a rocket engine

AbstractIn the present work, a convergent–divergent nozzle with a multi‐inlet combustion chamber of a rocket engine is numerically investigated to precisely understand the flow dynamics and variation of flow properties like pressure, temperature, and velocity distribution. The work also deals with a modified combustion chamber having multiple inlets. According to the entry conditions, when the propellants enter the combustion chamber, they are burning due to high velocity and temperature. Then there is a rapid increase in temperature and pressure in the combustion chamber, and afterward, they decrease over the nozzle's length. In this study, three configurations have been prepared in the design modular of ANSYS, a combined setup of the convergent–divergent nozzle with a combustion chamber with four inlets, six inlets, and one with increased combustion chamber length called a modified combustion chamber configuration. In this analysis, an investigation is performed to see the effect of multi‐inlet and increased length of the combustion chamber on the convergent–divergent nozzle's exit velocity. The results show that the configuration with six inlets modified combustion chamber has a 26.3% increase in velocity than six inlets and 38.6% higher exit velocity than four inlets convergent–divergent nozzle of the rocket engine.