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Modeling Pyrolyzing Ablative Materials with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Tim RischDeputy Branch Chief
Aerostructures BranchNASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
COMSOL Day Los AngelesMarch 21, 2019
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https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20190001958 2020-03-03T09:39:37+00:00Z
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Outline
• Definition and Applications
• General Pyrolyzing Ablator Problem
• Solution Example Using Finite Element Model
• Summary and Conclusions
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Definitions
• Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by melting, vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
• Pyrolysis is the decomposition of a material brought about by high temperatures
• Pyrolyzing Ablator is a material that undergoes sub-surface decomposition when heated and when becomes sufficiently hot, loses surface mass loss through melting or vaporization
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Applications of Pyrolyzing Ablator
Modeling
Rocket Nozzles
Laser Machining
Reentry Heat Shields
Plasma Heating
Wood Combustion
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Heated Pyrolyzing Ablator
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From Başkaya, A. O. “CFD Analysis of The Cork-Phenolic Heat Shield Of A Reentry Cubesat In Arc-Jet Conditions Including Ablation And Pyrolysis”, 15th International Planetary Probe Workshop
Virgin MaterialChar Material
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General Problem Illustration
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RadiationOut
RadiationIn
In-DepthConduction
ConvectionIn
AblationProducts
Chemical SpeciesDiffusion
External Flow
Char or Residue
Pyrolysis Zone
Virgin Material
Pyrolysis Gasy
s
Backface
Frontface
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Modeling Requirements for Pyrolyzing Ablators
• Non-linear heat conduction in solids
• Non-linear, thermal boundary conditions
• Moving boundaries
• Non-linear, time-dependent quasi-solid in-depth reactions
• Transport and thermal properties as a function of material state as well as temperature
• Inclusion of the thermal effects of gas flow within the solid material
• In-depth pore pressure due to pyrolysis gas transport (not always employed)
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Material Pyrolysis
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10 K/min
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• Material consists of three constituents (although the number could be increased)
• Components A and B decompose according to:
• Material properties are a function not only of temperature, but also material state
Decomposition Model
𝜕𝜌𝑖𝜕𝑡
𝑦
= −𝐴𝑖exp −𝐸𝑖𝑅𝑇
𝜌𝑜,𝑖𝜌𝑖 − 𝜌𝑟,𝑖𝜌𝑜,𝑖
𝜓𝑖
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𝜌 = Γ 𝜌𝐴 + 𝜌𝐵 + 1 − Γ 𝜌𝐶
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• In-depth temperature time history can come from:– Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
– Steady-State energy balance (1-D transformed coordinate)
– Transient energy balance (1-D transformed coordinate)
– Transient Energy Balance (1- and 2-D fixed coordinate)
In-Depth Temperature History
𝜌𝐶𝑝𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑡𝑦
=1
𝐴
𝜕
𝜕𝑦𝑘𝐴
𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑦𝑡
− തℎ 𝑇𝜕𝜌
𝜕𝑡𝑦
+ ሶ𝑠𝜌𝐶𝑝𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑦𝑡
+1
𝐴
𝜕 ሶ𝑚𝑔ℎ𝑔𝐴
𝜕𝑦𝑡
10
𝜕
𝜕𝑦𝑘𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑦+
𝜕 ሶ𝑚𝑔ℎ𝑔
𝜕𝑦+ ሶ𝑠
𝜕𝜌ℎ𝑠𝜕𝑦
= 0
𝑇 = 𝛽𝑡 + 𝑇0
𝜌𝐶𝑝𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑡=1
𝐴𝛻 𝑘𝐴𝛻𝑇 − തℎ(𝑇)
𝜕𝜌
𝜕𝑡+1
𝐴𝛻 ∙ ሶ𝒎𝒈ℎ𝑔𝐴
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Surface Energy Balance and Pyrolysis Gas Flow
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𝛼𝐼 +𝜌𝑒 𝑢𝑒𝐶𝐻 ℎ𝑟 − ℎ𝑤 + 𝑘𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑦− 𝐹𝜎𝜀 𝑇𝑤
4 − 𝑇∞4 − ሶ𝑚𝑤ℎ𝑤 − ሶ𝑚𝑐ℎ𝑐 − ሶ𝑚𝑔ℎ𝑔 = 0
𝛼𝐼 𝜌𝑒𝑢𝑒𝐶𝐻 ℎ𝑟 − ℎ𝑤
−𝑘𝜕𝑇
𝜕𝑦
ሶ𝑚𝑤ℎ𝑤
ሶ𝑚𝑐ℎ𝑐ሶ𝑚𝑐ℎ𝑐
𝐹𝜎𝜀 𝑇𝑤4 − 𝑇∞
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𝛻2Φ =𝜕𝜌
𝜕𝑡
ሶ𝒎𝒈 = 𝛻Φሶ𝑚𝑔
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Surface Thermochemistry – Normalized Mass Loss
Surface thermochemistry conditions computed from equilibrium thermochemistry in terms of normalized mass fluxes.
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0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
B'c
Temperature (K)
B'g = 10
B'g = 7.5
B'g = 5.5
B'g = 4
B'g = 3
B'g = 2.4
B'g = 1.9
B'g = 1.5
B'g = 1.2
B'g = 1
B'g = 0.9
B'g = 0.8
B'g = 0.7
B'g = 0.6
B'g = 0.5
B'g = 0.4
B'g = 0.32
B'g = 0.25
B'g = 0.2
B'g = 0.15
B'g = 0.1
B'g = 0.07
B'g = 0.04
B'g = 0.02
B'g = 0
P = 1 atm
Increasing B'g
𝐵𝑐′ = ሶ𝑚𝑐/𝜌𝑒𝑢𝑒𝐶𝑀
𝐵𝑔′ = ሶ𝑚𝑔/𝜌𝑒𝑢𝑒𝐶𝑀
𝐵𝑐′ = 𝐵𝑐
′(𝑝, 𝐵𝑔′ , 𝑇𝑠)
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Implementation
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In-Depth Conduction and Surface Energy Balance
Decomposition Reactions
In-Depth Pyrolysis Gas Flow
Moving Boundary
Surface Thermochemistry
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Two-Dimensional Transient Example
• Problem is for a two-dimensional, axisymmetric puck
• Top of puck heated with Gaussian flux profile
• Pyrolysis gas flow calculated from potential flow
• Full surface thermochemistry with recession
• 2-D COMSOL Multiphysics
results compared to a series of 1-D results
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𝐼𝑜
𝑟
𝐼 = 𝐼𝑜 ∙ exp −𝐶 𝑟/𝑟02
𝐼𝑜 = 1 × 107 W/m2 : 𝐶 = 5
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2-D Problem Animation
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Animation is twice actual speed
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Original and Deformed Mesh
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Summary
• COMSOL is a suitable tool for modeling pyrolyzing ablative materials
• General capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics allow for a wide variety of geometries and problems to modeled
• COMSOL allows for modifications to model to be made quickly and easily
• Solution algorithms are efficient and stable
• Integrated environment provides a very user friendly and powerful system for modeling
• Multiphysical modeling capability allows for structural and external flow to be incorporated into analysis (in progress)
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For Additional Information
Risch, T., “Verification of a Finite-Element Model for PyrolyzingAblative Materials”, presented at the AIAA 47th AIAA Thermophysics Conference, Denver CO, June 5-9, 2017.
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QUESTIONS?
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Final Recession Profile at 30 s
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Hei
ght,
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Example Problems
• Look at four examples solved with COMSOL
– Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
– Steady-state one-dimensional thermal and density profile
– One-dimensional transient temperature and recession history
– Two-dimensional transient temperature and recession history
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Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Example
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Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Example
• Three component TACOT model
• Linear ramp increase in temperature at 10 K/min
• First-order time integration, not a spatial problem
• Results provide density and reaction rate for three components as a function of time
• COMSOL Multiphysics results compared to independent fourth-order Runge-Kutta calculation
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TGA Results - I
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Dif
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Den
sity
, kg
/m3
Temperature, K
COMSOL
Runge-Kutta
Difference
= 10 K/min
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TGA Results - II
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0.05%
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0.005
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300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
Dif
fere
nce
Dec
om
po
siti
on
Rat
e, k
g/m
3-s
Temperature, K
COMSOL
Runge-Kutta
Difference
= 10 K/min
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Steady-State Profile Example
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Steady-State Profile Example
• After long times in an infinite sample with a fixed surface temperature and recession, temperature and density profile will reach a steady state
• Problem solution becomes independent of time
• Specified surface temperature (3000 K) and steady recession rate (110-4 m/s)
• COMSOL Multiphysics results compared to independent second order finite difference calculation and results from the Fully Implicit Ablation and Thermal Analysis Program (FIAT)
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Finite Difference Temperature Profile Comparison
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0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1
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ren
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re, K
Distance, m
Finite Difference
COMSOL
Solution Difference
110-4 m/s
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Finite Difference Density Profile Comparison
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/m3
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COMSOL
Solution Difference
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FIAT Temperature Profile Comparison
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ratu
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Distance, m
FIAT
COMSOL SS
Difference
110-4 m/s
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FIAT Density Profile Comparison
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One-Dimensional Transient Example
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One-Dimensional Transient Example
• Problem is for a planar, finite width slab heated on one surface
• Frontface free stream enthalpy of 40 MJ/kg, a heat transfer coefficient of 0.1 kg/m2-s, and reradiation
• Backface is adiabatic
• Full surface thermochemistry
• Thermocouples located at 0.001, 0.002, 0.004, 0.008, 0.016, 0.024, and 0.050 m
• COMSOL Multiphysics results compared to FIAT results
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FIAT Surface Temperature Comparison
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FIAT Recession Comparison
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Char and Pyrolysis Surface Mass Loss Rates
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Difference mc
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FIAT In-Depth Temperature Comparison
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COMSOL TC1 - 0.001 m
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COMSOL TC3 - 0.004 m
COMSOL TC4 - 0.008 m
COMSOL TC5 - 0.016 m
COMSOL TC6 - 0.024 m
COMSOL TC7 - 0.050 m
FIAT Surface
FIAT TC1 - 0.001 m
FIAT TC2 - 0.002 m
FIAT TC3 - 0.004 m
FIAT TC4 - 0.008 m
FIAT TC5 - 0.016 m
FIAT TC6 - 0.024 m
FIAT TC7 - 0.050 m
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FIAT Temperature Profile Comparison after 60 s
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FIAT Density Profile Comparison after 60 s
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Two-Dimensional Transient Example
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BACKUP
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Density Comparison 1-D vs 2-D
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1-D 2-D
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Pyrolysis Gas Flowrate
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Thermophysical properties defined separately for virgin and char constituents. Composite properties determined by mixing rule based on mass.
Thermophysical Properties
𝑘 = 𝑥𝑘𝑣 + (1 − 𝑥)𝑘𝑐
𝐶𝑝 = 𝑥𝐶𝑝,𝑣 + (1 − 𝑥)𝐶𝑝,𝑐
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t, J
/g-K
Temperature, K
Virgin Specific Heat
Char Specific Heat
Virgin Thermal Conductivity
Char Thermal Conductivity𝑥 =𝜌𝑣
𝜌𝑣 − 𝜌𝑐1 −
𝜌𝑐𝜌
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Material Enthalpy
Virgin and char enthalpies computed from integration of specific heats.
ℎ = න𝑇0
𝑇
𝐶𝑝𝑑𝑇 + ℎ0
ℎ = 𝑥ℎ𝑣 + (1 − 𝑥)ℎ𝑐
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alp
y, k
J/kg
Temperature, K
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Pyrolysis Gas Enthalpy
Pyrolysis gas enthalpy computed from equilibrium thermochemistry as a function of temperature and pressure.
ℎ𝑝𝑔 = ℎ𝑝𝑔 𝑝, 𝑇
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alp
y, k
J/kg
Temperature, K
0.01 atm0.1 atm1 atm
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Surface Thermochemistry – Normalized Mass Loss
Surface thermochemistry conditions computed from equilibrium thermochemistry in terms of normalized mass fluxes.
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B'c
Temperature (K)
B'g = 10
B'g = 7.5
B'g = 5.5
B'g = 4
B'g = 3
B'g = 2.4
B'g = 1.9
B'g = 1.5
B'g = 1.2
B'g = 1
B'g = 0.9
B'g = 0.8
B'g = 0.7
B'g = 0.6
B'g = 0.5
B'g = 0.4
B'g = 0.32
B'g = 0.25
B'g = 0.2
B'g = 0.15
B'g = 0.1
B'g = 0.07
B'g = 0.04
B'g = 0.02
B'g = 0
P = 1 atm
Increasing B'g
𝐵𝑐′ = ሶ𝑚𝑐/𝜌𝑒𝑢𝑒𝐶𝑀
𝐵𝑔′ = ሶ𝑚𝑔/𝜌𝑒𝑢𝑒𝐶𝑀
𝐵𝑐′ = 𝐵𝑐
′(𝑝, 𝐵𝑔′ , 𝑇𝑠)
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Surface Thermochemistry –Gas Phase Enthalpy
Enthalpy of gases at the wall computed similarly from equilibrium thermochemistry.
ℎ𝑤 = ℎ𝑤(𝑝, 𝐵𝑔′ , 𝑇𝑠)
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Temperature (K)
B'g = 10
B'g = 7.5
B'g = 5.5
B'g = 4
B'g = 3
B'g = 2.4
B'g = 1.9
B'g = 1.5
B'g = 1.2
B'g = 1
B'g = 0.9
B'g = 0.8
B'g = 0.7
B'g = 0.6
B'g = 0.5
B'g = 0.4
B'g = 0.32
B'g = 0.25
B'g = 0.2
B'g = 0.15
B'g = 0.1
B'g = 0.07
B'g = 0.04
B'g = 0.02
B'g = 0
P = 1 atm
Increasing B'g
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COMSOL Multiphysics User Interface
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Example Uses of Pyrolyzing Ablator
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Objective
• NASA primarily relies on custom written codes to analyze ablation and design TPS systems
• The basic modeling methodology was developed
50 years ago
• Through the years, CFD, thermal, and structural mechanics calculations have migrated from custom, user-written programs to commercial software packages
• Objective is to determine that a commercial finite element code can accurately and efficiently solve pyrolyzing ablation problems
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Advantages of Commercial Codes
• Usability (e.g. GUI)• Built–in pre- and post-processing • Built-in grid generation• Efficient solution algorithms• Multi-dimensional capability (planar, cylindrical, 1-D,
2-D, & 3-D)• Built in function capability (predefined, analytic, and tabular)• Validated by a wide user base• Reduced life cycle cost • Regular upgrades and maintenance• Modeling flexibility• Better documentation
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Material Selection
• For comparisons, utilize Theoretical Ablative Composite for Open Testing (TACOT) Material Properties
• Open, simulated pyrolyzing ablator that has been used a baseline test case for modeling ablation and comparing various predictive models
• Properties Required– Solid virgin and char specific heat, enthalpy, thermal
conductivity, absorptivity and emissivity– Pyrolysis gas enthalpy– Surface thermochemistry mass loss and gas phase
enthalpy
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