Abstract
The unsteady flow field around an NACA0012 airfoil oscillating in pitch (angle of attack α= α0 + α1 sin Ωt ) is analyzed numerically at Reynolds number (based on airfoil chord length ) Re=5.0 * 105 and nondimensional pitch rate Ω = 0.2 using the two-dimensional incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. To analyze a separating strong shear layer, we use a newly-developed Multi-Directional Finite-Difference Method. Applying this method to the present problem, the process of the dynamic stall is well captured. Before this calculation, some calculations of a flow around an constant-rate pitching airfoil at Re = 1.0 * 104 and 4.5 * 104 were done for validation of the present method. The angle of attack at which big separation ("break away”) ocuurs is in good agreement with experiment, and the sequence of boundary-layer separation is visualized in the form of animation. This result has proved accuracy and reliability of the present method.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 1995 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Fluid Dynamics Conference, 1995 - San Diego, United States Duration: 1995 Jun 19 → 1995 Jun 22 |
Other
Other | Fluid Dynamics Conference, 1995 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 95/6/19 → 95/6/22 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology