A Numerical Study Of Oscillating Sub-Boundary Layer Vortex Generators Application

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2011-06
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Zulkefli, Nur Faraihan
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
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A numerical simulation for oscillating sub-boundary layer vortex generator (SBVG) with Co-rotating (Co) and Counter-Rotating (Co-R) configurations was carried out. The device was attached and tested on a flat plate with zero- pressure gradient condition. This three-dimensional (3D) simulation adopted a fully turbulent flow, having a Reynolds number of 1x106. The Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with the SST k- turbulence model were used to predict the flow field which employed hybrid mesh. The SBVG was oscillated in a sinusoidal motion between 180 and -180. The results show that the profile for Counter-Rotating (Co-R) SBVG was more dominant due to its strong vortices compared to co-rotating. A two-element high-lift configuration with oscillating SBVG attached at the leading edge of the flap was simulated based on the RANS equations with SST k- turbulence model. Four different reduced frequencies with Reynolds numbers of 8.4x105 were studied. The effect of oscillating SBVG motion in the range of 180 and -180 on aerodynamic coefficients was investigated. The results show that the vortex formation on the flap surface was almost invisible when the reduced frequency was increased. The oscillating SBVGs produce higher lift coefficient and drag coefficient, however the liftto- drag ratio was almost the same as the static SBVG.
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A numerical simulation for oscillating , sub-boundary layer vortex generator
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