Numerical Study of Impulse Actuation for Stall Control

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
SolKeun Jee ◽  
Omar D. Lopez Mejia ◽  
Robert D. Moser
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Separation Point ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Airfoil Surface ◽  
Vortical Structures ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Separated Shear Layer ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Stall Control

The response of a stalled flow to a single impulse actuation is examined numerically to investigate the mechanism by which this actuation affects the flow. Delayed detached eddy simulation is used on a stalled NACA 4415 airfoil at an angle of attack of 20 degrees and Reynolds number Re = 570,000. A brief strong jet issues normal to the airfoil surface upstream of the nominal flow separation point of the airfoil, causing the boundary layer temporally reattached. This computation shows the detailed evolution of vortical structures generated by both the baseline flow and the impulse actuation. Initial vortices from the actuation convect downstream, interact with the separated shear layer, and dismantle the layer. After the collapse of the separated shear layer, the separation point moves aft and remains delayed for a much longer period than the actuation time, similar to experimental observation [1]. The jet is simply represented as a Dirichlet velocity boundary condition, which is found to be sufficient to represent the global effects of impulse actuation on the stalled flow.

Numerical study of the flow over the modified simple frigate shape

2020 ◽  
pp. 095441002097775
Author(s):  
Tong Li ◽  
Yibin Wang ◽  
Ning Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Bluff Body ◽  
Recirculation Zone ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Flow Fields ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results

The simple frigate shape (SFS) as defined by The Technical Co-operative Program (TTCP), is a simplified model of the frigate, which helps to investigate the basic flow fields of a frigate. In this paper, the flow fields of the different modified SFS models, consisting of a bluff body superstructure and the deck, were numerically studied. A parametric study was conducted by varying both the superstructure length L and width B to investigate the recirculation zone behind the hangar. The size and the position of the recirculation zones were compared between different models. The numerical simulation results show that the size and the location of the recirculation zone are significantly affected by the superstructure length and width. The results obtained by Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes method were also compared well with both the time averaged Improved Delayed Detached-Eddy Simulation results and the experimental data. In addition, by varying the model size and inflow velocity, various flow fields were numerically studied, which indicated that the changing of Reynolds number has tiny effect on the variation of the dimensionless size of the recirculation zone. The results in this study have certain reference value for the design of the frigate superstructure.

A numerical study of snow accumulation on the bogies of high-speed trains based on coupling improved delayed detached eddy simulation and discrete phase model

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (7) ◽  
pp. 715-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyang Liu ◽  
Jiabin Wang ◽  
Huifen Zhu ◽  
Sinisa Krajnovic ◽  
Guangjun Gao
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Snow Accumulation ◽  
Phase Model ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Flow Mechanisms ◽  
Discrete Phase

A numerical simulation method based on the improved delayed detached eddy simulation coupled with a discrete phase model is used to study the influence of the snow on the performance of bogies of a high-speed train running in snowy weather. The snow particle trajectories, mass of snow packing on the bogie, and thickness of snow accumulation have been analyzed to investigate the flow mechanisms of snow accumulation on different parts of the bogies. The results show that the snow accumulation on the first bogie of the head vehicle is almost the same as that of the second bogie, but the total accumulated snow on the top side of the second bogie is more than 74% higher than that of the first bogie. Among all the components of the bogies, the motors were found to be strongly influenced by the snow accumulation. The underlying flow mechanisms responsible for the snow accumulations are discussed.

LES and Hybrid RANS/LES of a Fundamental Trailing Edge Slot

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizaveta Ivanova ◽  
Gregory M. Laskowski
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Mixing Layer ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Adiabatic Wall ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation

This paper presents the results of a numerical study on the predictive capabilities of Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and hybrid RANS/LES methods for heat transfer, mean velocity, and turbulence in a fundamental trailing edge slot. The geometry represents a landless slot (two-dimensional wall jet) with adjustable slot lip thickness. The reference experimental data taken from the publications of Kacker and Whitelaw [1] [2] [3] [4] contains the adiabatic wall effectiveness together with the velocity and the Reynolds-stress profiles for various blowing ratios and slot lip thicknesses. The simulations were conducted at three different lip thickness and several blowing ratio values. The comparison with the experimental data shows a general advantage of LES and hybrid RANS/LES methods against unsteady RANS. The predictive capability of the tested LES models (dynamic ksgs-equation [5] and WALE [6]) was comparable. The Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) hybrid method [7] also shows satisfactory agreement with the experimental data. In addition to the described baseline investigations, the influence of the inlet turbulence boundary conditions and their implication for the initial mixing layer and heat transfer development were studied for both LES and IDDES.

Identification and Analysis of Vortical Structures in a Ribbed Channel

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Mirko Salewski ◽  
Bengt Sunde´n
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Vortical Structures ◽  
Ribbed Channel ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Separated Shear Layer ◽  
Image Velocimetry ◽  
Flow Features

Vortical motions, usually called sinews and muscles of fluid motions, constitute important features of turbulent flows and form the base for large-scale transport processes. In this study, we present a variety of flow decomposition techniques to identify and analyze the vortical structures in a ribbed channel. To this end, the instantaneous velocity fields are measured by means of a two-dimensional particle image velocimetry (PIV). Firstly, the implementation of Galilean-, Reynolds- and large-eddy simulation (LES) decompositions on the instantaneous flow fields allows one to perceive the coherent vortices embedded in the separated shear layer. In addition, the proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) is employed to extract the underlying flow features out of the fluctuating velocity and vorticity fields, respectively. For velocity-based decomposition, the first two POD modes show that the shear layer is highly unstable and associated with the ‘flapping’ motion. For vorticity-based decomposition, the first two POD modes are characterized by the distinct horizontal bands which manifest the coherent structures in the shear layer. In order to interpret the flow structures in a convenient way, a linear combination of POD modes (reconstruction) is also carried out in the present study. The result shows that a large-scale, pronounced vortex is recognizable in the region downstream of rib.

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of the Heat Transfer and Flow Field in a Trailing Edge Cooling Geometry: Part 2 — LES and Hybrid RANS/LES Study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizaveta Ivanova ◽  
Gustavo Ledezma ◽  
Guanghua Wang ◽  
Gregory M. Laskowski
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Validation Data ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Adiabatic Cooling ◽  
Les Model

This paper presents the results of a numerical study on the predictive capabilities of Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and hybrid RANS/LES methods for heat transfer in the trailing edge (TE) geometry experimentally investigated in Part 1. The experimental validation data includes 2D wall contours and laterally-averaged values of adiabatic cooling effectiveness. The simulations were conducted at three different blowing ratio values. The comparison with the experimental data shows a general advantage of LES and hybrid RANS/LES methods against steady-state RANS. The results obtained by means of the WALE LES model and the Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) hybrid RANS/LES method were comparable. The presented grid dependence study shows the importance of adequate grid resolution for the predictive capabilities of trailing edge cooling LES. Furthermore, the importance of considering TE slot lands simulation quality in the numerical method assessment is discussed. Potential directions of future research needed to improve simulation reliability are outlined.

Prediction of acoustic resonance phenomena for weapon bays using detached eddy simulation

2005 ◽  
Vol 109 (1102) ◽  
pp. 631-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Ashworth
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Hybrid Method ◽  
Acoustic Resonance ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Vortical Structures ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Resonance Phenomena ◽  
Cavity Configuration ◽  
Unsteady Rans

AbstractIt is argued that acoustic resonance phenomena in open cavities such as weapons bays cannot be adequately predicted through numerical solution of Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations. The requirement to resolve the growth of the shear layer instability from the lip of the cavity inevitably implies that turbulence further downstream is resolved while also being modelled thus making RANS over dissipative. Large eddy simulation (LES) models only unresolved scales and a hybrid method combining RANS near walls with LES in the cavity appears a practical alternative to pure RANS. This paper compares computations of the M219 cavity configuration made with unsteady RANS and with the hybrid method known as detached eddy simulation (DES). It is shown that whilst unsteady RANS and DES give very similar predictions for the 1stand 3rdmodes of the acoustic resonance the 2ndmode (which is dominant near the centre of the cavity) is absent in the RANS results but well predicted by DES. The 2ndmode is thought to arise from an interaction with vortical structures in the shear layer which are suppressed in the highly dissipative RANS method. The 4thmode, which is much weaker than the other three modes, is over-predicted by DES and under-predicted by a smaller amount in RANS.

Numerical Study of Flow Physics Behind the Aerodynamic Performance on an Airfoil With Leading Edge Tubercles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingming Zhang ◽  
Ming Zhao ◽  
Jianzhong Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Vortical Flow ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Flow Physics ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Solid Foundation

This paper presents a numerical analysis of the flow physics behind the effects of leading-edge protuberances on airfoil performances at low Reynolds number with an aim to provide a solid foundation for the engineering applications in the near future. An improved delayed detached eddy simulation (IDDES) method based on a transition model was proposed and validated through comparisons with experimental results. Utilizing the IDDES scheme, together with vortex dynamic method, investigations were focused on the stall and post-stall regions, respectively. It was found that an interesting ‘bi-periodic’ phenomenon within stall region, i.e. converged and diverged vortical flow in adjacent trough sections of tubercles, was created with the complicated evolution of the generated streamwise counter-rotating vortex pairs, resulting in the degraded aerodynamic characteristics as well as rather gentle stall process. For the post-stall cases, the impaired flow detachment around both peak and trough sections of tubercles were responsible for the improved airfoil performance. In addition, two physical models within the two regions were also built to further clarify the flow physics in a general way.

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