Measurements of a Three-dimensional Shock-boundary Layer Interaction

Measurements of a Three-dimensional Shock-boundary Layer Interaction
Author: David Benjamin Helmer
Publisher: Stanford University
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2011
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A series of measurements were taken of the shock-boundary layer interaction (SBLI) in a Mach 2.1 continuously operated wind tunnel. The SBLI was generated by a small (~1.1mm tall) 20° wedge located on the top wall, and data were taken both in the region near the compression wedge and in the area where this shock impinged on the bottom wall. PIV was the primary measurement tool in both locations, though pressure data were also acquired near the compression wedge. Data were acquired at 4 spanwise locations to study the three-dimensionality of the flow. Both interactions were found to be highly 3-D, with a stronger interaction observed near the channel centerline. Evidence of a corner vortical structure in the compression corner was observed, and substantiated by CFD. Intermittent flow reversal was seen in the reflected shock interaction near the channel centerline, though not in the corners. The data suggest the presence of vortical structures generated near the channel centerline and pushed towards the sidewalls. Following the characterization of the base case, a Monte Carlo experiment was performed in which geometric perturbations were installed along the bottom wall of the wind tunnel and their effect on the flow was studied. The Monte Carlo device was designed and installed at the location predicted to be most sensitive by CFD. The majority of the locations initially tested displayed minimal sensitivity, with only the largest and most upstream quasi-2D cases showing significant effects on the flow at the corner. The perturbation device was redesigned and moved upstream, and additional quasi-2D cases were tested. It was found that some configurations accelerated the flow and strengthened the primary shock, while others slowed the flow and weakened the shock. Overall, the flow was observed to be very sensitive to some perturbations, but only to those located within a limited range of streamwise positions, and with a wide variety of system responses possible.

Particle Image Velocimetry

Particle Image Velocimetry
Author: Ronald J. Adrian
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521440084

Particle image velocimetry, or PIV, refers to a class of methods used in experimental fluid mechanics to determine instantaneous fields of the vector velocity by measuring the displacements of numerous fine particles that accurately follow the motion of the fluid. Although the concept of measuring particle displacements is simple in essence, the factors that need to be addressed to design and implement PIV systems that achieve reliable, accurate, and fast measurements and to interpret the results are surprisingly numerous. The aim of this book is to analyze and explain them comprehensively.

Analysis of the Three-dimensional Compressible Turbulent Boundary Layer on a Sharp Cone at Incidence in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flow

Analysis of the Three-dimensional Compressible Turbulent Boundary Layer on a Sharp Cone at Incidence in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flow
Author: John C. Adams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1972
Genre: Aerodynamics, Hypersonic
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An analytical approach toward numerical calculation of the three-dimensional turbulent boundary layer on a sharp cone at incidence under supersonic and hypersonic flow conditions is presented. The theoretical model is based on implicit finite-difference integration of the governing three-dimensional turbulent boundary-layer equations in conjunction with a three-dimensional scalar eddy-viscosity model of turbulence. Comparison is made of present theory with detailed experimental measurements of the three-dimensional turbulent boundary-layer structure (velocity and temperature profiles), the surface streamline direction (obtained via an oil-flow technique) and surface heat-transfer rate.