Accuracy Investigation of Active Flow Control Using Synthetic Jets

Abstract:

2nd order implicit format is implemented in the Navier-Stokes code to deal with instantaneous item unsteady flows. Three simulations are made to testify the method on flow control. First, the external flow fields of synthetic jets are simulated, the mean velocity on the center line, the jet width and velocity distribution are compared well with experimental results. Secondly, the flow fields of synthetic jet in a crossflow are simulated, orifice slot, the mean velocity on the center line and velocity distribution are compared well with experimental results. Finally, the flow control experiments on separation of airfoil are simulated, control methods include steady suction and synthetic jets. Both methods show their ability to favorably effect the flow separation, shortening the length of separation bubble and improving the pressure levels in separation areas in different degrees.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 741)
• Pages: 475-480
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.741.475
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Na Gao, Chen Pu, Bao Chen
• Keywords: Compressible Equations, Flow Control, Unsteady, Zero Mass Jet

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