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Analysis of the effect of a singular triangular vane vortex generator on the boundary layer properties of an incompressible turbulent flow over a flat plate in CFD
Beumer, C.W.H (2024) Analysis of the effect of a singular triangular vane vortex generator on the boundary layer properties of an incompressible turbulent flow over a flat plate in CFD.
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| Abstract: | Vortex generators are a form of flow separation control that improves the aerodynamic performance of aerodynamic objects. This form of flow separation control is still being used/researched for modern-day problems, for example, to improve wind turbines. This study investigates the change in boundary layer properties of a CFD simulated turbulent flow on a flat plate, due to the vortex created by a singular triangular vane vortex generator. In addition, the velocity and turbulent shear stress profiles from the CFD results are compared to the experimental results of Y.Bay. From the results, it is concluded that the boundary layer properties are affected by the vortex created by the VG such that flow separation is delayed. The shapes of the velocity and turbulent shear profiles from the CFD results were often similar in shape but not in magnitude compared to the experimental results. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 52 mechanical engineering |
| Programme: | Advanced Technology BSc (50002) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/103479 |
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