Combined experimental and computational study of synthetic jets injected into separated turbulent boundary layers pertinent to high-lift aerod
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Aeronautics
Abstract
The potential for exploiting synthetic jet actuators to delay and control boundary-layer separation in conditions akin to those on aircraft components operating in high-load conditions has attracted much interest in recent years. However, the fundamental mechanism by which synthetic jets interact with incipiently separated turbulent boundary layers subjected to strongly adverse pressure gradient is yet to be fully understood before cost-effective operational flow-control solutions can be sought. This proposal seeks funding for a joint programme of work between groups at Manchester University and Imperial College London, which would exploit complementary strengths and facilities at the two universities. The programme aims to employ a combined experimental (Stereo PIV and other conventional measurement techniques) and computational approach (LES and LES/RANS hybrid modelling) to study the detailed interaction mechanisms, so as to derive generically valid guidelines on optimal separation control in a practical setting. The outcome of the research would be of value to both the academic community and aerospace industry, the latter striving to evolve engineering solutions to flow management with a minimum of moving parts and energy input.
People |
ORCID iD |
Michael Leschziner (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Wu D
(2009)
Large-Eddy simulations of circular synthetic jets in quiescent surroundings and in turbulent cross-flow
in International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Fishpool G
(2009)
Persistent Non-Homogeneous Features in Periodic Channel-Flow Simulations
in Flow, Turbulence and Combustion
Fishpool G.M.
(2009)
A Third-Order Gear-Like Scheme for Stable Numerical Solution of the Navier-Stokes Equations
in Computers & Fluids
Geoff M. Fishpool
(2009)
A Third-Order Gear-Like Scheme for Stable Numerical Solution of the Navier-Stokes Equations
in Computers and Fluids
Avdis A
(2009)
Large Eddy Simulation of Separated Flow over a Two-dimensional Hump with and without Control by Means of a Synthetic Slot-jet
in Flow, Turbulence and Combustion
M.A. Leschziner
(2010)
Aspects of simulating synthetic-jet injection into attached and separated boundary layers
LESCHZINER M
(2011)
TURBULENT SHEAR FLOW: A PARADIGMATIC MULTISCALE PHENOMENON
in Journal of Multiscale Modelling
Description | The peroject identified cxurrent capabilitriezs of simulatoing synthetic jet injection in the contexyt of separation control |
Exploitation Route | Knowhow and software can be exploited in the context oif aerospace applications requiring separation control |
Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine |
Description | AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED |
Organisation | Airbus Group |
Country | France |
Sector | Academic/University |
Start Year | 2007 |