Peter J Disimile

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Research Interests

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics/Heat Transfer
• Unsteady Flows
• Vorticity Dynamics
• Turbulence/Mixing
• Instrumentation Development
• Fire & Explosion Suppression related to aircraft survivability

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• Publications & CV
• Research and Development Projects

Research Interests

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics/Heat Transfer
• Computational Fluid Mechanics/Heat Transfer
• Unsteady Flows
• Vorticity Dynamics
• Turbulence/Mixing
• Instrumentation Development
• Fire & Explosion Suppression related to aircraft survivability

Grant: #ESI / N6833520C0511 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 06-01-2020 -05-31-2021 Department of the Navy Design of a Shear Stress Calibration System for Heated High Speed Compressible Flows Role:PI $72,000.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #STTR Ph I 1GP0259-UC1 / N00253-16-P-0259 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 09-01-2016 -07-01-2017 Department of the Navy Low-Cost Thermal Management Technology for Combat Systems Computers Role:PI $39,502.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #W911NHF-11-C-0031 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 01-01-2011 -07-30-2011 Department of the Army Automated System for Determination of JP-8 Smoke Point and Luminometer Number Role:PI $30,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #OPS04173/01 & 02 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 03-01-2004 -02-28-2008 Department of the Air Force Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment Agreement Role:PI $185,451.52 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #OBR 1999 - 9968 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 07-01-1999 -06-30-2001 Ohio Board of Regents Center for Fire and Explosion Science and Technology Role:PI $178,800.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #prepare reverse agreement / N6833522C0844 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 12-01-2021 -11-30-2025 Department of the Navy Measurements of Wall-Shear-Stress Distribution in Hypersonic Flows Phase 2 Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Federal

Grant: #prepare reverse agreement / FA864923P0429 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 06-01-2023 -08-31-2023 Air Force Research Laboratory A Digital Twin of an Integrated Directed Energy Aircraft Survivability Facility Role:PI 25000.00 Hold Level:Federal

Grant: #pending / FA239124PB005 Investigators:Disimile, Peter 04-29-2024 -10-29-2024 Department of the Air Force Support in the Design of an Inlet Distortion Generator Role:PI 64999.00 Hold Level:Federal

Peer Reviewed Publications

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (06-01-2019). The imaging of fluid sloshing within a closed tank undergoing oscillations. Results in Engineering, 2More Information

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (06-01-2019). Video analysis of high velocity projectile entering fluid filled tank. Results in Engineering, 2More Information

Gopalakrishnan R.;Disimile P.  (12-01-2018). CFD analysis of twin turbulent impinging round jets at different impingement angles. Fluids, 3 (4) More Information

Landers B.;Disimile P.;Toy N.  (12-01-2017). The fluid thermal field over a flat heated disk. International Journal of Heat and Technology, 35 (4) , 799-805More Information

Landers B.;Disimile P.;Snow P.  (08-01-2016). The growth characteristics of a starting axisymmetric turbulent jet. Journal of Visualization, 19 (3) , 343-350More Information

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (01-01-2015). Liquid spurt caused by hydrodynamic ram. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 75, 65-74More Information

Czarnecki G.; Disimile P.; Yang H.  (01-01-2015). A multiphase and multiphysics CFD technique for fuel spurt prediction with cavitation and fluid-stru. 22nd AIAA Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference

Landers B.;Disimile P.  (01-01-2015). The growth characteristics of transient impinging axisymmetric turbulent jets. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, 22 (1-3) , 117-129More Information

Pyles J.;Disimile P.  (12-01-2011). Thermal model for ballistic impact flashes. Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials ConferenceMore Information

Disimile P.;Davis J.;Toy N.  (02-01-2011). Mitigation of shock waves within a liquid filled tank. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 38 (2-3) , 61-72More Information

Disimile P.;Toy N.;Swanson L.  (12-01-2009). A large-scale shadowgraph technique applied to hydrodynamic ram. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, 16 (4) , 303-332More Information

Disimile P.;Swanson L.;Toy N.  (06-01-2009). The hydrodynamic ram pressure generated by spherical projectiles. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 36 (6) , 821-829More Information

Davis J.;Toy N.;Disimile P.  (06-01-2009). Flowfield downstream of circular cylinders immersed within thick boundary layers. AIAA Journal, 47 (6) , 1461-1469More Information

Disimile P.J.;Pyles J.M.;Toy N.  (03-01-2009). Hydraulic jump formation in water sloshing within an oscillating tank. Journal of Aircraft, 46 (2) , 549-556More Information

Davis J.M.;Disimile P.J.  (05-05-2008). Effect of engine nacelle clutter density on downstream water spray distributions. Atomization and Sprays, 18 (6) , 553-569

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (03-01-2008). Examining the potential fire risk from a short duration pyrotechnic event. Fire Technology, 44 (1) , 77-96More Information

Kemp J.;Disimile P.;O'Connell P.;Pyles J.;Toy N.  (12-24-2007). Unique facility for testing solid propellant gas generators as a halon replacement. Collection of Technical Papers - 7th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 2, 1617-1631

Disimile P.;Davis J.;Pyles J.  (12-01-2007). Qualitative assessment of a transient spray caused by a hydrodynamic ram event. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, 14 (3) , 287-303More Information

Disimile P.;Pyles J.;Toy N.  (12-01-2007). Dynamic hydraulic jumps in oscillating containers. WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, 56, 281-290More Information

Kemp J.S.;Disimile P.J.;O'Connell P.;Pyles J.M.;Toy N.  (12-01-2007). Unique facility for testing solid propellant gas generators as a Halon replacement. Collection of Technical Papers - 7th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 1

Caspers M.S.;MaPle R.C.;Disimile P.J.  (11-07-2007). CFD investigation of flow past idealized engine nacelle clutter. Collection of Technical Papers - 18th AIAA Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference, 1, 48-60

Disimile P.J.;Toy N.;Davis J.M.  (11-05-2007). The effect of turbulent length scales on flow driven diffusion flames. Collection of Technical Papers - U.S. Air Force T and E Days, 2007(Test and Evaluation, 208-218

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (01-01-2007). Convective flow field above a heated circular plate. Journal of Heat Transfer, 129 (8) , 935More Information

Weisenbach M.;Lindell D.;McNab K.E.;Disimile P.  (12-01-2006). A review of the fiscal year 2003-2005 joint aircraft survivability programs. Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, 9, 6331-6339

Davis J.M.;Disimile P.J.  (12-01-2006). The effect of measurement volume size on PDA measurements of monodisperse glass spheres. Collection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 18, 13635-13647

Disimile P.J.;Toy N.;Bai X.  (12-19-2005). Experimental investigation of hot surface ignition for transportation survivability. Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, 10, 6510-6519

Disimile P.J.;Toy N.  (12-19-2005). Experimental simulation of fuel pool ignition by incendiary flash. Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, 10, 6501-6509

Davis J.M.;Disimile P.J.  (12-01-2005). Optical configuration selection effects on Phase Doppler Anemometer measurements of glass microspher. 43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit - Meeting Papers, 11309-11319

Disimile P.;Tucker J.;Croswell B.;Davis J.  (02-01-2005). The transport of water sprays past generic clutter elements found within engine nacelles. Fire Safety Journal, 40 (1) , 65-78More Information

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (01-01-2005). Fuel pool ignition caused by a pyrotechnic device. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 82, 471-481

Disimile P.;Pyles J.;Toy N.  (01-01-2005). Measurement of oxygen concentration using laser diode spectroscopy. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 82, 483-493

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (12-01-2004). Acoustical properties of a long rectangular cavity of constant cross-section immersed in a thick bou. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 46 (12) , 1827-1844More Information

Davis J.;Disimile P.  (07-01-2004). The effect of lens/aperture selection on phase Doppler anemometer measurements. AIAA Paper, 5884-5905

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (12-01-2003). The acoustics associated with a long rectangular cavity of constant cross-section immersed in a thic. Advances in Fluid Mechanics, 36, 385-394

DesJardin P.E.;Presser C.;Disimile P.J.;Tucker J.R.  (12-01-2003). A phenomenological droplet impact model for Lagrangian spray transport. 41st Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (01-01-2003). The acoustics associated with a long rectangular cavity of constant cross-section immersed in a thic. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 71, 385-394

Black A.;Suo-Anttila J.;Disimile P.;Tucker J.  (12-01-2002). Numerical predictions and experimental results of air flow in a smooth quarter-scale nacelle. 40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Czech M.;Disimile P.;Savory E.;Toy N.  (12-01-2000). Aerodynamic phenomena associated with yawed rectangular cavities. 18th Applied Aerodynamics Conference

Toy N.;Savory E.;Disimile P.J.  (12-01-2000). Liquid crystal visualization of the vortex flow field within a yawed rectangular cavity at Mach 2. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, 7 (3) , 269-279

Disimile P.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (01-01-2000). Effect of planform aspect ratio on flow oscillations in rectangular cavities. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 122 (1) , 32-38More Information

Disimile P.J.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (07-01-1998). Pressure oscillations in a subsonic cavity at yaw. AIAA Journal, 36 (7) , 1141-1148

Disimile P.;Fox C.;Lee C.  (01-01-1998). An experimental investigation of the airflow characteristics of laser drilled holes. Journal of Laser Applications, 10 (2) , 78-84More Information

Disimile P.J.;Orkwis P.D.  (01-01-1998). Sound-pressure-level variations in a supersonic rectangular cavity at yaw. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 14 (3) , 392-398More Information

Aydore S.;Disimile P.J.  (01-01-1997). Natural coherent structure dynamics in near field of fully turbulent axisymmetric jet. AIAA Journal, 35 (7) , 1171-1178More Information

Lan J.;Disimile P.;Weisman J.  (01-01-1997). Two phase flow patterns and boiling heat transfer in tubes containing helical wire inserts. Part I -. Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 4 (4) , 269-281More Information

Lan J.;Disimile P.;Weisman J.  (01-01-1997). Two phase flow patterns and boiling heat transfer in tubes containing helical wire inserts: Part II . Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 4 (4) , 283-296More Information

Disimile P.J.;Orkwis P.D.  (01-01-1997). Effect of yaw on pressure oscillation frequency within Rectangular cavity at mach 2. AIAA Journal, 35 (7) , 1233-1235More Information

Tarn C.;Orkwis P.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1997). Variations in flow field physics caused by algebraic turbulence model modifications for a supersonic. 35th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Tam C.J.;Orkwis P.D.;Disimile P.J.  (03-01-1996). Comparison of Baldwin-Lomax turbulence models for two-dimensional open cavity computations. AIAA Journal, 34 (3) , 629-631

Weisman J.;Lan J.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1996). The effect of fluid properties on two-phase (vapor-liquid) flow patterns in the presence of helical . International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 22 (3) , 613-619More Information

Tam C.;Orkwis P.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1996). Algebraic turbulence model simulations of supersonic open-cavity flow physics. AIAA Journal, 34 (11) , 2255-2260More Information

Disimile P.; Orkwis P.; Tam C.  (01-01-1996). Supersonic open cavity flow physics ascertained from algebraic turbulence model simulations. 34th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Disimile P.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (12-01-1995). Assessment of shear stress sensitive liquid crystals for high-speed aerodynamics. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED, 224, 163-168

Disimile P.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (12-01-1995). Evaluation of shear sensitive liquid crystals at Mach 3. ICIASF Record, International Congress on Instrumentation in Aerospace Simulation Facilities

Orkwis P.;Tam C.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1995). Observations on using experimental data as boundary conditions for computations. AIAA Journal, 33 (1) , 176-178More Information

Aydore S.;Disimile P.J.  (01-01-1995). New method for eduction of natural coherent structures. AIAA Journal, 33 (8) , 1529-1531More Information

Disimile P.;Toy N.  (01-01-1995). Determination of starting shock velocity in supersonic wind tunnel. AIAA Journal, 33 (10) , 1981-1983More Information

Bahr G.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1995). Space vehicle propulsion systems: Environmental hazards of low earth orbit-lunar domain. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 32 (6) , 1001-1005More Information

Disimile P.;Savory E.;Toy N.  (01-01-1995). Mixing characteristics of twin impinging circular jets. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 11 (6) , 1118-1124More Information

Tarn C.;Orkwis P.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1995). A comparison of several standard turbulence models for 2-D open cavity flow field computations. 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

Disimile P.  (01-01-1994). Effect of impinging jet excitation on curved surface heat transfer. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 10 (2) , 293-294More Information

Weisman J.;Lan J.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1994). Two-phase (air-water) flow patterns and pressure drop in the presence of helical wire ribs. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 20 (5) , 885-899More Information

Savory E.;Toy N.;Disimile P.;Dimicco R.  (05-01-1993). The drag of three-dimensional rectangular cavities. Applied Scientific Research, 50 (3-4) , 325-346More Information

Disimile P.;Scaggs N.  (01-01-1992). Turbulent boundary-layer characteristics over a flat-plate/wedge configuration at Mach 6. AIAA Journal, 30 (1) , 270-272More Information

DiMicco R.;Disimile P.  (12-01-1991). A new look at surface flow visualization to provide insight into complex fluid dynamic behavior. ICIASF Record, International Congress on Instrumentation in Aerospace Simulation Facilities, 43-48

Disimile P.J.;Fox C.F.;Toy N.  (01-01-1991). Optical leak detection of oxygen using IR laser diodes. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1492, 64-75

Shoe B.;Disimile P.J.;Savory E.;Toy N.;Tahouri B.  (01-01-1991). Image analysis of two impinging jets using laser induced fluorescence and smoke flow visualization. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1521, 34-45

Disimile P.;Shoe B.;Toy N.  (01-01-1991). Health monitoring of rocket engines using image processing. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1483, 39-48

Disimile P.;Scaggs N.  (01-01-1991). Wedge-induced turbulent boundary-layer separation on a roughened surface at mach 6.0. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 28 (6) , 636-645More Information

Disimile P.J.;Scaggs N.E.  (01-01-1991). Mach 6 turbulent boundary layer characteristics on smooth and rough surfaces. AIAA 22nd Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Dynamics and Lasers Conference, 1991

Toy N.;Savory E.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1991). Determination of surface temperature and surface shear stress using liquid crystals.

Aydore S.;Disimile P.J.;Tsuei Y.G.;Behbahani A.I.  (01-01-1991). Flow characteristics in the nearfield of an impinging jet issuing from a long circular pipe.

Disimile P.;DiMicco R.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (12-01-1990). Development of twin-jets issuing into a crossflow. Preprints for the Symposium on Turbulence

DiMicco R.;Disimile P.  (12-01-1990). Steady flow in a three-dimensional rectangular cavity yawed from the freestream turbulent boundary l. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED, 94, 169-174

Disimile P.;DiMicco R.;Lueders K.;Savory E.;Toy N.  (12-01-1990). Unsteady flow in a three-dimensional rectangular cavity immersed in a subsonic crossflow. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED, 102, 45-48

Aydore S.;Disimile P.J.;Tsuei Y.G.  (12-01-1990). Flow characteristics in the nearfield of an impinging jet issuing from a long circular pipe. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED, 94, 67-72

DiMicco R.;Disimile P.;Lueders K.;Toy N.;Savory E.  (12-01-1990). Three dimensional flow in a rectangular cavity. Preprints for the Symposium on Turbulence

DiMicco R.;Fabris D.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1990). The effect of constructive and destructive interference on the downstream development of twin jets i. AIAA 21st Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Dynamics and Lasers Conference, 1990

Aydore S.;Disimile P.J.;Tsuei y. G.;Behbahani A.I.  (01-01-1990). Flow characteristics in the nearfield of an impinging jet issuing from a long circular pipe.

Bahr G.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1990). Electric space vehicle propulsion systems: Environmental space hazard. AlAA/DGLR/JSASS 21st International Electric Propulsion Conference, 1990

Bahr G.K.;Disimile P.J.  (01-01-1990). A high severity space hazard: Orbital debris. AIAA Space Programs and Technologies Conference, 1990

Disimile P.J.;Scaggs N.E.  (01-01-1990). The effect of separation on turbulent boundary layer characteristics over a smooth surface at mach 6. Flight Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit, 1990, 273-283

Behbahani A.I.;Disimile P.J.;Aydore S.  (12-01-1989). Flow visualization in an impinging circular air jet. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Heat Transfer Division, (Publication) HTD, 112, 143-148

Disimile P.;Scaggs N.  (01-01-1989). High Reynolds number wedge-induced separation lengths at Mach 6. AIAA Journal, 27 (12) , 1827-1828More Information

Disimile P.J.;Scaggs N.E.  (01-01-1989). An investigation into wedge-induced turbulent boundary layer separation on a uniformly roughened sur. 7th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 1989

Disimile P.;Paule D.  (01-01-1988). The effects of an excited impinging jet on the local heat transfer coefficient of aircraft turbine b. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 4More Information

Disimile P.  (01-01-1988). The distribution of vorticity in a large vortical motion.

Disimile P.;Paule D.  (01-01-1988). EFFECTS OF AN EXCITED IMPINGING JET ON THE LOCAL HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT OF AIRCRAFT TURBINE BLADE. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper)

Disimile P.  (01-01-1986). Phase averaged transverse vorticity measurements in an excited, two-dimensional mixing layer. AIAA Journal, 24 (10) , 1621-1627More Information

Disimile P.J.  (01-01-1986). The effect of ensemble averaging on transverse vorticity measurements in forced shear flows. PHYS. FLUIDS, 29 (9 , Sep. 1986, p.3088-3090.)

Disimile P.  (01-01-1986). QUASI-INSTANTANEOUS TRANSVERSE VORTICITY MEASUREMENTS IN AN EXCITED, TWO-DIMENSIONAL, SINGLE STREAM . AIAA Paper

Ali S.;Klewicki C.;Disimile P.;Lawson I.;Foss J.  (12-01-1985). ENTRAINMENT REGION PHENOMENA FOR A LARGE PLANE SHEAR LAYER.

Disimile P.  (01-01-1985). PHASE AVERAGED TRANSVERSE VORTICITY MEASUREMENTS IN AN EXCITED, TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXING LAYER. AIAA Paper

Ali S.;Lawson I.;Foss J.;Klewicki C.;Disimile P.  (01-01-1985). Entrainment region phenomena for a large plane shear layer. ((Ithaca, U.S.A.,: Aug. 7-9, 1985))

Disimile P.; Wang C.  (01-01-1983). The forces due to the relative motion of two corrugated plates. Physics of Fluids, 26 (3) , 611-613More Information