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Numerical Simulation Of Supersonic Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow Under The Influence Of Mild Pressure Gradients, Eric T. Fick
Numerical Simulation Of Supersonic Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow Under The Influence Of Mild Pressure Gradients, Eric T. Fick
Theses and Dissertations
Mach 2.9 boundary layer flow (Re/m ≈ 1.75x107) under the influence of mild pressure gradients is studied numerically. Baldwin-Lomax and k - ω turbulence models are incorporated into a cell centered finite volume flow solver and the results are compared with hot wire anemometry and Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) measurements obtained for the same geometries in the AFIT Mach 2.9 wind tunnel. Agreement between the present simulations obtained with the k - ω turbulence model and experimental velocity profiles is excellent in all test sections. Nondimensional turbulent shear stress predictions closely match experimental data in the …
Compressible Turbulence Measurement In The Mixing Layer Of An Adiabatic Normal Slot Injection Into Supersonic Flow, Christopher D. Whitcomb
Compressible Turbulence Measurement In The Mixing Layer Of An Adiabatic Normal Slot Injection Into Supersonic Flow, Christopher D. Whitcomb
Theses and Dissertations
In this study mean flow and compressible turbulence measurements were taken at a station x = 72W downstream of the injection, where W is the injector throat width, of an adiabatic 2-D Mach 1.6 normal slot injection into a Mach 2.9 flow. Data were collected using a conventional Pitot probe, a cone-static probe, and multiple overheat cross-wire anemometry. In addition, schlieren and shadowgraph flow visualization was used to investigate the flow structure at both the injection point and at the downstream data collection point. From these measurements, mass flux component turbulence intensities of 8% to 10% were seen. The total …
Experimental Investigation Of A Supersonic Turbulent Boundary Layer With Adverse Pressure Gradient, Chad S. Hale
Experimental Investigation Of A Supersonic Turbulent Boundary Layer With Adverse Pressure Gradient, Chad S. Hale
Theses and Dissertations
Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) measurements were made to quantify the effect of adverse pressure gradient on the compressible turbulent flow structure in a Mach 2.9 boundary layer (Re/m= 1.75 x 107). Measurements included profiles of 2-D mean velocities, turbulence intensities, Reynolds shear stresses, intermittency, flatness and skewness. In addition, mean strain rates were also measured. The boundary layer measurements were acquired for both flat plate and compression ramp models. LDV measurements were made at two locations on the compression ramp model at 68 cm and 71 cm downstream of the nozzle throat. At these locations, Β …