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Impact of Sudden Expansion Structure Length on Shock Wave Dynamics and Autoignition in High-Pressure Hydrogen Releases

Xin Gu 
Xuhai Pan 
Keywords: High-pressure hydrogen; shock wave; sudden expansion.

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of expansion structure length on shock wave behavior, specifically focusing on pressure dynamics, and subsequent autoignition in high-pressure hydrogen systems. Using configurations EPT1 and EPT2, along with a direct pipe (SP1) as a control, we analyze how different expansion lengths influence pressure profiles, shock wave attenuation, and ignition phenomena.