Experimental investigation of the water entry of a rectangular plate at high horizontal velocity

2016 ◽  
Vol 799 ◽  
pp. 637-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Iafrati
Keyword(s):  
Rectangular Plate ◽  
Velocity Component ◽  
Propagation Velocity ◽  
Velocity Ratio ◽  
Water Entry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Test Conditions ◽  
Pressure Peak

The water entry of a rectangular plate with a high horizontal velocity component is investigated experimentally. The test conditions are representative of those encountered by aircraft during emergency landing on water and are given in terms of three main parameters: horizontal velocity, approach angle, i.e. vertical to horizontal velocity ratio, and pitch angle. Experimental data are presented in terms of pressure, spray root shape, pressure peak propagation velocity and total loads acting on the plate. A theoretical solution of the plate entry problem based on two-dimensional and potential flow assumptions is derived and is used to support the interpretation of the experimental measurements. The results indicate that, as the plate penetrates and the ratio between the plate breadth and the wetted length measured on the longitudinal plane diminishes, the role of the third dimension becomes dominant. The increased possibility for the liquid to escape from the lateral sides yields a reduction of the pressure peak propagation velocity and, consequently, of the corresponding pressure peak intensity. In particular, it is shown that, at the beginning of the entry process, the pressure peak moves much faster than the geometric intersection between the body and the free surface, but at a later stage the two points move along the body at the same speed. Furthermore, it is shown that the spray root develops a curved shape which is almost independent of the specific test conditions, even though the initial growth rate of the curvature is higher for larger pitch angles. The loads follow a linear increase versus time, as predicted by the theoretical model, only in a short initial stage. Next, for all test conditions examined here, they approach a square-root dependence on time. It is seen that, if the loads are scaled by the square of the velocity component normal to the plate, the data are almost independent of the test conditions.

scholarly journals Cavity Formation during Asymmetric Water Entry of Rigid Bodies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2029
Author(s):  
Riccardo Panciroli ◽  
Giangiacomo Minak
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Component ◽  
Water Entry ◽  
Rigid Bodies ◽  
Rigid Body Dynamics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Cavity Formation ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Horizontal Velocity Component ◽  
The Stability

This work numerically evaluates the role of advancing velocity on the water entry of rigid wedges, highlighting its influence on the development of underpressure at the fluid–structure interface, which can eventually lead to fluid detachment or cavity formation, depending on the geometry. A coupled FEM–SPH numerical model is implemented within LS-DYNA, and three types of asymmetric impacts are treated: (I) symmetric wedges with horizontal velocity component, (II) asymmetric wedges with a pure vertical velocity component, and (III) asymmetric wedges with a horizontal velocity component. Particular attention is given to the evolution of the pressure at the fluid–structure interface and the onset of fluid detachment at the wedge tip and their effect on the rigid body dynamics. Results concerning the tilting moment generated during the water entry are presented, varying entry depth, asymmetry, and entry velocity. The presented results are important for the evaluation of the stability of the body during asymmetric slamming events.

Effect of Surface Curvature on the Hydrodynamics of Water Entry at High Horizontal Velocity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Iafrati
Keyword(s):  
Flat Plate ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Air Entrainment ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Water Entry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Scaling Effects ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Convex Shape

The role played by the curvature of the body surface on the hydrodynamics of water entry with high horizontal velocity component is investigated experimentally. The study is a part of a research activity finalized at the understanding of the aircraft ditching problem. In order to avoid scaling effects which may prevent the development of ventilation/cavitation phenomena, the study is carried out at full scale velocity. Measurements are presented in terms of pressures and loads whereas some underwater visualizations are used for the interpretation of the data. Both a convex and concave body surface are considered and comparisons with the flat plate data are established. In the case of a concave shape, a quite complicated flow with large air entrainment develops beneath the plate. The air entrainment causes a general reduction of the pressure peak at the middle, whereas the pressure peaks recorded at the side probes are about in line with those found for the flat plate in the same conditions. The total hydrodynamic load acting normal to the plate grows more regularly but the maximum load is essentially the same as that measured in the flat plate case. For the convex shape, the pressure probes located in the middle of the plate get wetted well before the ones at the side and the pressure peaks at the sides are much lower than those in the middle. The reduced pressures at the sides cause a reduction of the total loading in the normal direction compared to flat and concave plates.

Variability of the Horizontal Velocity Structure in the Upper 1600 m of the Water Column on the Equator at 10°W

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 1287-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Bunge ◽  
Christine Provost ◽  
Jonathan M. Lilly ◽  
Marc D’Orgeville ◽  
Annie Kartavtseff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Column ◽  
Velocity Component ◽  
Velocity Structure ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Vertical Shear ◽  
Equatorial Atlantic ◽  
Entire Water Column ◽  
Current Profiler

Abstract This paper presents initial results from new velocity observations in the eastern part of the equatorial Atlantic Ocean from a moored current-meter array. During the “EQUALANT” program (1999–2000), a mooring array was deployed around the equator near 10°W that recorded one year of measurements at various depths. Horizontal velocities were obtained in the upper 60 m from an upward-looking acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) and at 13 deeper levels from current meters between 745 and 1525 m. To analyze the quasiperiodic variability observed in these records, a wavelet-based technique was used. Quasiperiodic oscillations having periods between 5 and 100 days were separated into four bands: 5–10, 10–20, 20–40, and 40–100 days. The variability shows (i) a strong seasonality (the first half of the series is dominated by larger periods than the second one) and (ii) a strong dependence with depth (some oscillations are present in the entire water column while others are only present at certain depths). For the oscillations that are present in the entire water column the origin of the forcing can be traced to the surface, while for the others the question of their origin remains open. Phase shifts at different depths generate vertical shears in the horizontal velocity component with relatively short vertical scales. This is especially visible in long-duration events (>100 days) of the zonal velocity component. Comparison with a simultaneous lowered acoustic Doppler current profiler (LADCP) section suggests that some of these flows may be identified with equatorial deep jets. A striking feature is a strong vertical shear lasting about 7 months between 745 and 1000 m. These deep current-meter observations would then imply a few months of duration for the jets in this region.

Cavitation Inception Behind a Jet-Propelled Body

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Hambleton ◽  
Eduard Amromin ◽  
Roger E. A. Arndt ◽  
Svetlana Kovinskaya
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Ratio ◽  
The Body ◽  
Force Balance ◽  
Water Tunnel ◽  
Minimum Diameter ◽  
Cavitation Inception ◽  
Initial Comparison ◽  
Jet Velocity ◽  
Good Agreement

Cavitation inception behind an axissymmetric body driven by a waterjet has been studied experimentally and numerically. Water tunnel tests have been performed with the body mounted on a force balance. The transom of the body contained a nozzle located along the centerline. Tests were carried out for various water tunnel speeds such that jet velocity ratio, VJ/U, could be varied in the range 0 to 2. Distinctly different cavitation patterns were observed at zero jet velocity (when cavitation appeared in spiral vortices in such flows) and at a various jet velocity ratios (when cavitation appeared between counter-rotating vortices around the jet in such flows). Cavitation inception/disappearance has been determined visually. The body drag was also measured. An analytical method for determination of cavitation inception index has been developed on the basis of a viscous-inviscid interaction concept, with employment of special semiempirical approximations for vortices and consideration of surface tension. These approximations have been preliminarily validated for nozzle jet cavitation (for nozzle discharge in co-flow). It was assumed that visualization allows detection of cavities (bubbles) of 0.4mm-0.5mm diameter or larger. The cavitation inception index is defined as the cavitation index for cavities of such minimum diameter when these cavities are located between counter-rotating vortices. The initial comparison of predicted and measured values of the cavitation inception index shows good agreement.

A Comparison of Techniques Used in Performing the Men’s Compulsory Gymnastic Vault at the 1988 Olympics

1991 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiaki Takei
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Velocity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Extended Position ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Comparison Of Techniques ◽  
Subsequent Phase

It was hypothesized that the techniques employed by two groups of male gymnasts in performing the handspring and salto forward tucked vault at the 1988 Olympics were not significantly different. The 11 highest scored vaults (Gl) of the 51 subjects filmed during the competition were compared with the 11 lowest scored vaults (G2). The G1 had (a) significantly greater horizontal velocity of hurdle and preflight and (b) significantly greater vertical reaction forces exerted on them by the horse, which in turn produced a significantly greater change of vertical velocity while on horse. Consequently, the better gymnasts departed from the horse with significantly greater vertical velocity, which resulted in significantly greater height, larger distance, and longer time of postflight than the gymnasts in G2. The better gymnasts had the instant of the tightest tuck position while significantly nearer the instant of peak postflight than the G2 gymnasts, which caused the height of CG at the tightest tuck position to be significantly greater for the better gymnasts. During the subsequent phase of the vault, the better gymnasts moved out of the tuck position higher in midair, extended the body more fully, and held this extended position longer to a controlled landing on the mat, all of which the judges are seeking.

Stability and dynamics of the laminar wake past a slender blunt-based axisymmetric body

2011 ◽  
Vol 676 ◽  
pp. 110-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. BOHORQUEZ ◽  
E. SANMIGUEL-ROJAS ◽  
A. SEVILLA ◽  
J. I. JIMÉNEZ-GONZÁLEZ ◽  
C. MARTÍNEZ-BAZÁN
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Linear Stability ◽  
Linear Stability Analysis ◽  
Velocity Ratio ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Base Flow ◽  
Direct Numerical Simulations ◽  
The Body ◽  
Stream Velocity

We investigate the stability properties and flow regimes of laminar wakes behind slender cylindrical bodies, of diameter D and length L, with a blunt trailing edge at zero angle of attack, combining experiments, direct numerical simulations and local/global linear stability analyses. It has been found that the flow field is steady and axisymmetric for Reynolds numbers below a critical value, Recs (L/D), which depends on the length-to-diameter ratio of the body, L/D. However, in the range of Reynolds numbers Recs(L/D) < Re < Reco(L/D), although the flow is still steady, it is no longer axisymmetric but exhibits planar symmetry. Finally, for Re > Reco, the flow becomes unsteady due to a second oscillatory bifurcation which preserves the reflectional symmetry. In addition, as the Reynolds number increases, we report a new flow regime, characterized by the presence of a secondary, low frequency oscillation while keeping the reflectional symmetry. The results reported indicate that a global linear stability analysis is adequate to predict the first bifurcation, thereby providing values of Recs nearly identical to those given by the corresponding numerical simulations. On the other hand, experiments and direct numerical simulations give similar values of Reco for the second, oscillatory bifurcation, which are however overestimated by the linear stability analysis due to the use of an axisymmetric base flow. It is also shown that both bifurcations can be stabilized by injecting a certain amount of fluid through the base of the body, quantified here as the bleed-to-free-stream velocity ratio, Cb = Wb/W∞.

Experimental investigations of the asymmetric vortex formation over a slender body of revolution at high angles of attack

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (14n16) ◽  
pp. 2040089
Author(s):  
Yiding Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Vortex Formation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Slender Body ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Body Of Revolution ◽  
Momentum Exchange ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
High Angles Of Attack ◽  
Slender Body Of Revolution

This paper describes an experimental investigation of the initial growth of flow asymmetries over a slender body of revolution at high angles of attack with natural and disturbed noses. Time-resolved particle image velocimetry (PIV) is used to investigate the flow field around the body. Flow visualization clearly shows the formation of the asymmetric vortices. Instantaneous PIV shows that the amplified asymmetric disturbances lead to Kelvin–Helmholtz instability appearing first on one side, which increases the momentum exchange crossing the layer. As a result, the separation region shrinks which creates the initial vortex asymmetry.

Lift and drag in two-dimensional steady viscous and compressible flow

2015 ◽  
Vol 784 ◽  
pp. 304-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Q. Liu ◽  
J. Y. Zhu ◽  
J. Z. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mach Number ◽  
Viscous Flow ◽  
Compressible Flow ◽  
Velocity Component ◽  
Transverse Velocity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Lift And Drag

This paper studies the lift and drag experienced by a body in a two-dimensional, viscous, compressible and steady flow. By a rigorous linear far-field theory and the Helmholtz decomposition of the velocity field, we prove that the classic lift formula $L=-{\it\rho}_{0}U{\it\Gamma}_{{\it\phi}}$, originally derived by Joukowski in 1906 for inviscid potential flow, and the drag formula $D={\it\rho}_{0}UQ_{{\it\psi}}$, derived for incompressible viscous flow by Filon in 1926, are universally true for the whole field of viscous compressible flow in a wide range of Mach number, from subsonic to supersonic flows. Here, ${\it\Gamma}_{{\it\phi}}$ and $Q_{{\it\psi}}$ denote the circulation of the longitudinal velocity component and the inflow of the transverse velocity component, respectively. We call this result the Joukowski–Filon theorem (J–F theorem for short). Thus, the steady lift and drag are always exactly determined by the values of ${\it\Gamma}_{{\it\phi}}$ and $Q_{{\it\psi}}$, no matter how complicated the near-field viscous flow surrounding the body might be. However, velocity potentials are not directly observable either experimentally or computationally, and hence neither are the J–F formulae. Thus, a testable version of the J–F formulae is also derived, which holds only in the linear far field. Due to their linear dependence on the vorticity, these formulae are also valid for statistically stationary flow, including time-averaged turbulent flow. Thus, a careful RANS (Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes) simulation is performed to examine the testable version of the J–F formulae for a typical airfoil flow with Reynolds number $Re=6.5\times 10^{6}$ and free Mach number $M\in [0.1,2.0]$. The results strongly support and enrich the J–F theorem. The computed Mach-number dependence of $L$ and $D$ and its underlying physics, as well as the physical implications of the theorem, are also addressed.

scholarly journals Modelling of Drag Force Reduction for a Waterjet Propulsion System

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
M. Cerpinska ◽  
M. Irbe ◽  
A. Pupurs ◽  
K. Burbeckis
Keyword(s):  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Drag Force ◽  
Velocity Ratio ◽  
The Body ◽  
Inlet Velocity ◽  
Minimum Drag ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Force Reduction ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Coefficient Reduction

Abstract The paper provides simulation results for SUP (Stand Up Paddle) board appendage resistance. Additional propulsion is added to the SUP board. It is equipped with a waterjet. The waterjet is attached to the board rudder. This increases the drag coefficient for rudder five times. To reduce the drag variable, design options for the waterjet duct were proposed. The simulation tests were performed using SolidWorks Flow software using two types of simulations, namely, the pressure on the body and the flow around the body. The objective was to streamline the bluff duct of the waterjet and thus to create the appendage design with minimum drag force from fluid flow and possibly greater Inlet Velocity Ratio. Calculations showed that rounding-off the edges of waterjet duct resulted in 35 % of drag coefficient reduction, while further streamlining reduced it by additional 10 %.

Landing Leg Motion and Performance in the Horizontal Jumps I: The Long Jump

1990 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Koh ◽  
James G. Hay
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Vertical Velocity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Muscle Action ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Leg Motion ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Measures Of Performance ◽  
Support Phase

The motions of the landing leg in the final three strides of the approach in the long jump are described, as are the relationships of these landing leg motions with performance. Film analysis of 19 elite male long jumpers competing in the 1986 and 1987 TAG (U.S. national) Championships showed that backward sweeping, or “active,” landings were used in each stride considered. However, the landing in the last stride was less active than those in the two preceding strides. A mathematical model showed that muscle action reduced the forward horizontal velocity of the landing foot in each landing. There were no statistically significant correlations of measures of landing leg motion with measures of performance. However, there was some indication that landing leg motion plays a role in lowering the center of gravity in the second-last stride and that this lowering increases the distance of the jump. There was also some indication that placing the landing foot well forward of the body at the end of the last stride benefits the distance of the jump, perhaps by promoting the development of vertical velocity during the support phase of the jump. This appears to be more important than minimizing the loss in horizontal velocity during the support phase of the jump.

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