Multi-projects on flow, turbulence and combustion using PIV systems
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt
Abstract
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a powerful tool for velocity measurements, where flow field information can be obtained in an entire plane or volume simultaneously. The non-invasive nature of the PIV technique is vital for research in many flows, such as micro-fluidics, flow separation control, two-phase flows and turbulent combustions. The aim of proposed work is to investigate these challenging fluid phenomena using a flexible PIV system to be purchased on an EPSRC multi-project equipment grant.
Organisations
- University of Nottingham (Lead Research Organisation)
- Beihang University (Collaboration)
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (Collaboration)
- China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (Collaboration)
- Rolls Royce Group Plc (Collaboration)
- Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
Publications
Whalley R
(2012)
The starting vortex in quiescent air induced by dielectric-barrier-discharge plasma
in Journal of Fluid Mechanics
Whalley R
(2010)
Starting, traveling, and colliding vortices: Dielectric-barrier-discharge plasma in quiescent air
in Physics of Fluids
Whalley R
(2014)
Turbulent boundary-layer control with plasma spanwise travelling waves
in Experiments in Fluids
Wang J
(2013)
Recent developments in DBD plasma flow control
in Progress in Aerospace Sciences
Jukes TN
(2009)
Long lasting modifications to vortex shedding using a short plasma excitation.
in Physical review letters
Jukes T
(2011)
Dielectric-barrier-discharge vortex generators: characterisation and optimisation for flow separation control
in Experiments in Fluids
Jukes T
(2009)
Control of unsteady flow separation over a circular cylinder using dielectric-barrier-discharge surface plasma
in Physics of Fluids
Jukes T
(2009)
Flow control around a circular cylinder using pulsed dielectric barrier discharge surface plasma
in Physics of Fluids
Jukes T
(2013)
On the formation of streamwise vortices by plasma vortex generators
in Journal of Fluid Mechanics
| Description | Two sets of PIV systems have been purchased to use for 2-D as well as stereoscopic flow measurements, which resulted more than 10 quality publications. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2009 |
| Sector | Other |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Clean Sky 2 |
| Amount | € 4,000,000 (EUR) |
| Organisation | Clean Sky |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 07/2015 |
| End | 06/2023 |
| Description | EU funding |
| Amount | € 320,000 (EUR) |
| Organisation | Clean Sky |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 06/2013 |
| End | 12/2015 |
| Description | EU project |
| Amount | € 110,000 (EUR) |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Department | Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 10/2013 |
| End | 12/2015 |
| Description | PhD studentship |
| Amount | £75,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Airbus Group |
| Department | EADS Innovation Works |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2013 |
| End | 02/2016 |
| Description | PhD studentship |
| Amount | £75,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Speedo International |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2014 |
| End | 10/2017 |
| Description | AIST |
| Organisation | National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Results and information on plasma aerodynamics. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Results and information on plasma aerodynamics. |
| Impact | Publications. |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Description | Beihang University |
| Organisation | Beihang University |
| Country | China |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Joint research work conduced at Nottingham. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Personnel visit from the partner institution. |
| Impact | A number of papers have been published in international journals. |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Description | Plasma aerodynamics |
| Organisation | China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center |
| Country | China |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Experimental expertise and access to the experimental facilities |
| Collaborator Contribution | Experimental expertise and access to the experimental facilities |
| Impact | On-going. |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Description | Rolls-Royce plc. |
| Organisation | Rolls Royce Group Plc |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Collaborate with the Rolls-Royce team in their research investigation by allowing access to PIV equipment. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Cash. |
| Impact | A number of reports have been produced. |
| Start Year | 2009 |
| Description | Drag reduction and flow control meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | More than 80 people have attended this 4 day meeting, where we have discussed the latest research on drag reduction and flow control. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011,2013,2015,2017 |
| Description | Industrial course on Flow Control Technologies |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The seminar gave a deep understanding of the subject being described. Received a good feedback from the participants on the delivery. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Plasma Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Discussions lead a number of collaborations afterwards. A publication was made in a ERCOFTAC Bulletin, summarising the presentations given. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |