Thin-Filament Pyrometry: A Novel Thermometry Technique for Combusting Flows

1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. P. Goss ◽  
V. Vilimpoc ◽  
B. Sarka ◽  
W. F. Lynn
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Diffusion Flame ◽  
Thin Filament ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Temporal Response ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Low Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Novel Technique

A novel technique is described for making temperature measurements in a combusting flow. The technique, Thin-Filament Pyrometry, is based on the blackbody emission of a small ceramic filament (15 μm), which is introduced into the flow field under study. Because the emission along the entire length of the filament is recorded, the complete spatial temperature distribution is measured. The temporal response of the filament is ∼ 700 Hz under ambient conditions. To demonstrate the capabilities of the technique in a combusting flow, a H2-N2 jet diffusion flame was studied. The evolution of the large-scale buoyancy-driven structures at low Reynolds numbers was followed by this technique.

Numerical Study of Winglet at Low Reynolds Numbers

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sina Pooladsanj ◽  
Mehran Tadjfar
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Vortex Flow ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Flow Zone ◽  
Low Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Structured Grid ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Wing Aspect Ratio

A numerical study has been performed to evaluate the aerodynamics coefficients of a winglet in the range of Reynolds numbers below 30,000. In this study some parameters on winglet design have been considered. The effect of winglet-tip airfoil thickness has been investigated on aerodynamics coefficients. In order to explore this effect, two different airfoils (NACA0002 and NACA0012) were employed at the winglet-tip. The influence of varying the winglet connection angle to the wing on aerodynamics coefficients and flow field characteristics in the vortex flow zone such as; circulation magnitude and vorticity magnitude in the vortex core have been studied. Six connection angles including 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60° and 70° have been studied. Negative values of these angles have also been considered. In addition, the effect of changing wing aspect ratio on aerodynamics coefficients has been investigated. To solve the flow field around the studied geometry a fully structured grid was used which consists of 84 blocks.

Wake Analysis of a Finite Width Gurney Flap

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Holst ◽  
A. B. Bach ◽  
C. N. Nayeri ◽  
C. O. Paschereit ◽  
G. Pechlivanoglou
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Tip Vortex ◽  
Finite Width ◽  
Low Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Gurney Flaps ◽  
Gurney Flap ◽  
Pitch System

The results of stereo Particle-Image-Velocimetry measurements are presented in this paper to gain further insight into the wake of a finite width Gurney flap. It is attached to an FX 63-137 airfoil which is known for a very good performance at low Reynolds numbers and is therefore used for small wind turbines and is most appropriate for tests in the low speed wind tunnel presented in this study. The Gurney flaps are a promising concept for load control on wind turbines but can have adverse side effects, e.g. shedding of additional vortices. The investigation focuses on frequencies and velocity distributions in the wake as well as on the structure of the induced tip vortices. Phase averaged velocity fields are derived of a Proper-Orthogonal-Decomposition based on the stereo PIV measurements. Additional hot-wire measurements were conducted to analyze the fluctuations downstream of the finite width Gurney flaps. Experiments indicate a general tip vortex structure that is independent from flap length but altered by the periodic shedding downstream of the flap. The influence of Gurney flaps on a small wind turbine is investigated by simulating a small 40 kW turbine in Q-Blade. They can serve as power control without the need of an active pitch system and the starting performance is additionally improved. The application of Gurney flaps imply tonal frequencies in the wake of the blade. Simulation results are used to estimate the resulting frequencies. However, the solution of Gurney flaps is a good candidate for large scale wind turbine implementation as well. A FAST simulation of the NREL 5MW turbine is used to generate realistic time series of the lift. The estimations of control capabilities predict a reduction in the standard deviation of the lift of up to 65%. Therefore finite width Gurney flaps are promising to extend the lifetime of future wind turbines.

Two-Dimensional Unsteady Viscous Flows

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-Jun Shu
Keyword(s):  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Hydrodynamic Force ◽  
Viscous Flows ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Fundamental Solutions ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Low Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Rotational Motions

A number of new closed-form fundamental solutions for the two-dimensional generalized unsteady Oseen and Stokes flows associated with arbitrary time-dependent translational and rotational motions have been developed. As an example of application, the hydrodynamic force acting on a circular cylinder translating in an unsteady flow field at low Reynolds numbers is calculated using the new generalized fundamental solutions.

The flow field and axial thrust generated by a rotating rigid helix at low Reynolds numbers

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Zhong ◽  
Keith W. Moored ◽  
Victor Pinedo ◽  
Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez ◽  
Alexander J. Smits
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Axial Thrust ◽  
Low Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Low Reynolds
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