Numerical investigation on the multiphase flow field at various muzzle velocities

To predict the multiphase flow field during the underwater launch, a two-dimensional (2D) transient model and a visual experiment platform were employed. The simulated graphs were compared to the experimental photos, and the results indicate the reasonableness of the model. Furthermore, the effects of muzzle velocity on the flow field were investigated. The results demonstrate that a partially formed bottle-shaped shock wave is generated when t = 0.4 ms for various velocities, and a greater muzzle velocity can accelerate its expansion process. Additionally, the maximum displacement of the Mach disk fulfills the binomial law with the muzzle velocity. The maximum peak pressure of oscillations increases with the greater muzzle velocity, but the duration of pressure oscillations decreases.