Rocket Nozzle Fluid Flow Simulation

Note: This project was completed as my final project for a multivariable calculus course in high school.

Description

This program simulates steady supersonic flow in a rocket nozzle using the method of characteristics. It computes Mach numbers, flow angles, and nozzle geometry based on Prandtl-Meyer functions and characteristic lines.

Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• numpy
• scipy
• matplotlib

Setup

1. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the simulation:

python steadyFlowSimulation.py

Feel free to adjust parameters (wall_angle, num_initial, M_initial, etc.) in steadyFlowSimulation.py to explore different configurations.