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The Effect Of Passive And Active Boundary-Layer Fences On Delta Wing Performance At Low Reynolds Number, Anna C. Demoret
The Effect Of Passive And Active Boundary-Layer Fences On Delta Wing Performance At Low Reynolds Number, Anna C. Demoret
Theses and Dissertations
The effect of passive and active boundary-layer fences (BLFs) on performance is evaluated on a NACA 0012 delta wing (croot = 14in, ctip = 2.8in, Λ = 45°, b = 23.5in) at a Reynolds number (Re) of 5.0 x 105 based on the root chord. The performance improvements of a passive BLF are replicated and improved upon using an active flow control (AFC) fluidic fence created by a wall-normal steady-blowing jet from a slot. The application of a passive BLF at a spanwise location of 70% z/b resulted in an 8.7% increase in CLmax compared to …
Characterization And Control Of Carbon Dioxide Seed Particle Image Velocimetry, Bartt G. Greene
Characterization And Control Of Carbon Dioxide Seed Particle Image Velocimetry, Bartt G. Greene
Theses and Dissertations
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) data was acquired in two separate supersonic wind tunnels with carbon dioxide (CO2) particles utilized as the seed material. Previous work in clean seeding showed CO2 could be used as seed material to produce velocity maps. This research provides the first quantitative assessment of particle response, particle size control via purge gas, and scalability using CO2 particles. A variety of feed tube and shroud configurations, in combination with varying volumetric flow rates of purge air were measured using a laser diffraction device. The CO2 particles were injected into the stilling chamber …
Boundary Layer Control Of A Circular Cylinder Using A Synthetic Jet, Christopher K. Smith
Boundary Layer Control Of A Circular Cylinder Using A Synthetic Jet, Christopher K. Smith
Theses and Dissertations
Active control of flow around a circular cylinder at a sub-critical Reynolds number was studied experimentally. The flow was controlled by using a synthetic jet which ran span wise along the cylinder and emanated radially from the cylinder. The experiments were conducted over a two dimensional cylinder in a water tunnel at a Reynolds number of approximately 5800. Seven different jet locations and seven different jet oscillation frequencies were examined. Particle image velocimetry (PIV) was used for flow visualization. The synthetic jet proved to delay flow separation at a wide range of locations and oscillation frequencies. The greatest positive effect …
Boundary Layer Flow Control Using Plasma Induced Velocity, Brian E. Balcer
Boundary Layer Flow Control Using Plasma Induced Velocity, Brian E. Balcer
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An examination of the effects of plasma induced velocity on boundary layer flow was conducted. A pair of thin copper film electrodes spanned the test section, oriented at thirty degrees from normal to the free stream flow. An adverse pressure gradient was imposed over the electrode configuration using a pressure coefficient profile similar to that associated with suction side of a Pac-B low pressure turbine blade. In addition, suction was applied to keep flow attached on the upper wall, inducing separation over the electrode. The electrode is supplied by an AC source at three different power levels with the free …
Riblet Effects On Gortler Vortex Development Over A Concave Surface, James A. Rothenflue
Riblet Effects On Gortler Vortex Development Over A Concave Surface, James A. Rothenflue
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Riblet effects on Goertler vortex development in laminar and transitional flows were measured using three-dimensional laser-Doppler anemometry. Three freestream velocities were tested such that riblet spacing corresponded to Goertler vortex (GV) wavelengths which presumably would be either strongly amplified, weakly amplified, or attenuated by centrifugal forces on a curved surface. Experiments revealed the development of paired, counterrotating vortices within the riblet valleys over both flat and concave surfaces. For riblet spacings equivalent to weakly or non-amplified GV wavelengths, GV development on a curved surface was above the riblets and was delayed by the addition of riblets. The GV wavelength was …
Investigation Of Boundary Layer And Performance Effects Of Transpiration Cooling Through A Porous Plate In A Rocket Nozzle, David N. Keener
Investigation Of Boundary Layer And Performance Effects Of Transpiration Cooling Through A Porous Plate In A Rocket Nozzle, David N. Keener
Theses and Dissertations
This study used a range of low blowing ratios with air through an area of porous material in a Mach 2.0 nozzle to quantity the change in boundary layer thickness as a function of blowing ratio. Also, exit and wall Mach number profiles at each blowing ratio were collected to characterize performance losses as a result of blowing. Performance in terms of specific impulse was also studied. As expected, the boundary layer thickness increased and nozzle performance in terms of exit Mach number decreased with increasing blowing ratio.
Analysis Of Hypersonic Boundary Layer Second Mode Instability Over A 7° Cone, Richard A. Dennery
Analysis Of Hypersonic Boundary Layer Second Mode Instability Over A 7° Cone, Richard A. Dennery
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This paper presents the results of the analysis of Mach 8.0 flow over a seven degree half-angle cone. The purpose of this analysis was to develop techniques to examine boundary layer transition at hypersonic velocities. The specific objectives were to look for second mode instability waves characteristic of the transition process and to quantify the percentage of turbulent flow. Two sets of data were used in this analysis. The first set of data was taken at several axial positions at a freestream Reynolds number 4.265 million per meter. This data was used to develop the analysis techniques. The second set …