Model of a Drop of O₂ Surrounded by H₂ at High Pressure

A mathematical model has been developed to predict the behavior of an isolated drop of a first fluid surrounded by a second fluid, under quiescent conditions at supercritical temperature and pressure. The model has been specialized to represent the behavior of a drop of liquid oxygen surrounded by hydrogen under supercritical conditions like those encountered in a rocket-engine combustion chamber. According to plans, this model will eventually be combined with other models to form a comprehensive model for the behavior (including combustion) of hydrogen and oxygen in a rocket-engine combustion chamber.