Numerical Study of Intermittent Bursting of a Laminar Separation Bubble on a NACA 643-618 Airfoil

Numerical Study of Intermittent Bursting of a Laminar Separation Bubble on a NACA 643-618 Airfoil
Author: Antoine Michael Diego Jost
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Total Pages: 250
Release: 2014
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2D flows over a NACA 643-618 at Re=64,200 at a=8.64°, 11.24°, and 13.84° are simulated numerically using FLUENT. Spatial and temporal resolution studies indicate the need for a sufficiently fine spatial and temporal resolution to properly capture the dominant flow features (e.g. vortex shedding, bubble bursting). At a=8.64°, a long laminar separation bubble (LSB) containing a small counter rotating region is present. Vortex shedding results in immediate roll up and separation from the surface of the airfoil; there is no vortex pairing. Vortex shedding and bubble flapping is determined by correlating probe data and instantaneous flow fields. A discernable fundamental frequency, corresponding to vortex shedding, is present in aerodynamic coefficients data and vorticity probe data. Vertical and horizontal flapping is noticeable. The periodicity of the flow is further supported through the local intermittency measure (LIM); LIM is dominated by an intermittency value of one, indicating perfect periodicity. Time averaging is well posed and independent of time interval. Intermittent bubble bursting and vortex shedding is present at a=11.24°. The LSB changes from a short to a long bubble. A low frequency bubble bursting is detected from aerodynamic coefficient data and probe data. Bubble bursting is quasi-periodic with a clistribution of frequency around 5.542 Hz, indicative of intermittency. At short or long bubble instances, the primary reattachment and vortex sheddling outline has time dependent shape, motion, and location. Vortex shedding involves vortex pairing at time dependent locations. Location dependent vortex shedding frequencies and associated frequency distribution in the probe data and aerodynamic coefficient demonstrates intermittent vortex shedding. LIM is dominated by regions of peak intermittency at low frequencies and high frequencies, indicating a high degree of intermittency. Low frequency LIM is in agreement with the vorticity magnitude spikes encountered in probe data for probes located in the vicinity of the LSB. Time averaged pressure and skin friction coefficient distributions for different time intervals produce different results; time averaging is ill-posed as the averages are time interval dependent. Flow at a=13.84, may be considered as a transition of the behavior exhibited at a=11.24° to higher angle of attack.

Starting Vortex, Separation Bubble and Stall - A Numerical Study of Laminar Unsteady Flow Around an Airfoil

Starting Vortex, Separation Bubble and Stall - A Numerical Study of Laminar Unsteady Flow Around an Airfoil
Author: Unmeel B. Mehta
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Total Pages: 274
Release: 1972
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The stalling characteristics of an airfoil in laminar viscous incompressible fluid are investigated. The governing equations in terms of vorticity and stream function are solved utilizing an implicit finite difference scheme and point successive relaxation procedure. The development of the impulsively started flow, the initial generation of circulation and the behavior of the forces at large time are studied with emphasis on the formation region. Following incipient separation, the lift increases due to enlargement of a separation bubble and intensification of the flow rotation in it. The extension of this bubble and beyond the trailing edge causes its rupture and brings about the stalling characteristics of the airfoil. The lift increases when attached clockwise bubbles grow and anti-clockwise bubbles are swept away and vice versa. (Author Modified Abstract).

An Experimental Investigation of Regions of Separated Laminar Flow

An Experimental Investigation of Regions of Separated Laminar Flow
Author: Donald E. Gault
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Total Pages: 70
Release: 1955
Genre: Air flow
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Results are presented from an investigation of regions of separated flow caused by separation of the laminar boundary layer (laminar-separation "bubbles"). The investigation was undertaken to obtain measurements which would define a large number of these bubbles for a wide range of Reynolds numbers and pressure gradients. In this manner, existing physical interpretations of the flow along a bubble could be studied in greater detail than in the past and, at the same time, it was hoped that the data would provide further insight into the conditions which control the occurrence and extent of a bubble.

A Study of Aerodynamic Control in Stalled Flight Long Laminar Separation Bubble Analysis

A Study of Aerodynamic Control in Stalled Flight Long Laminar Separation Bubble Analysis
Author: Frank A. Dvorak
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Total Pages: 76
Release: 1985
Genre: Aerofoils
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This report describes an analysis method for laminar separation bubbles (long or short) on two-dimensional airfoil sections at incidence. A viscous/potential flow iterative procedure was chosen due to its simple and efficient nature. The boundary layer procedure is a finite-difference method, sometimes referred to as the 'Bosx Scheme', and uses the Cebeci-Smith two-layer, eddy viscosity model for turbulence closure. The potential flow calculation in such a way that it gives constant pressure along the surface inside the bubble, The coupled calculation procedure has been applied to the NACA 64A006 airfoil and satisfactory results have been obtained.

Experimental Measurements of the Laminar Separation Bubble on an Eppler 387 Airfoil at Low Reynolds Numbers

Experimental Measurements of the Laminar Separation Bubble on an Eppler 387 Airfoil at Low Reynolds Numbers
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-07-17
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ISBN: 9781723048913

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An experimental investigation was conducted to measure the flow velocity in the boundary layer of an Eppler 387 airfoil. In particular, the laminar separation bubble that this airfoil exhibits at low Reynolds numbers was the focus. Single component laser Doppler velocimetry data were obtained at a Reynolds number of 100,000 at an angle of attack of 2.0 degree. Static Pressure and flow visualization data for the Eppler 387 airfoil were also obtained. The difficulty in obtaining accurate experimental measurements at low Reynolds numbers is addressed. Laser Doppler velocimetry boundary layer data for the NACA 663-018 airfoil at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and angle of attack of 12 degree is also presented. Cole, Gregory M. and Mueller, Thomas J. Unspecified Center AIRFOILS; BOUNDARY LAYER SEPARATION; BUBBLES; FLOW VELOCITY; LAMINAR BOUNDARY LAYER; ANGLE OF ATTACK; FLOW VISUALIZATION; LASER DOPPLER VELOCIMETERS; LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER; STATIC PRESSURE...