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Boundary layer energization by means of optimized vortex generatorsA three-dimensional, multi-block, multi-zone, Euler analysis has been developed and applied to analyze the flow processes induced by a lateral array of low profile vortex generators (VG). These vortex generators have been shown to alleviate boundary layer separation through the generation of streamwise vorticity. The analysis has been applied to help develop improved VG configurations in an efficient manner. Special attention has been paid to determining the accuracy requirements of the solver for calculations in which vortical mechanisms are dominant. The analysis has been used to assess the effectiveness or boundary layer energization capacity of different VG's, including the effect of scale and shape variation. Finally, the analysis has been validated through comparisons with experimental data obtained in a large-scale low-speed wind tunnel.
Document ID
19930039359
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Barber, T. J.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Mounts, J. S.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Mccormick, D. C.
(United Technologies Research Center East Hartford, CT, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0445
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: January 11, 1993
End Date: January 14, 1993
Sponsors: AIAA
Accession Number
93A23356
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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