Abstract
The present article deals with the flow separation detection over a plain flap at a Reynolds number of 2{dot operator}106 by the analysis of the wall shear stress fluctuations. Natural flow separation is first considered with the study of the evolution of wall shear stress fluctuations measured along the flap chord when the flap deflection angle is progressively increased. Then, steady blowing is applied and its effect on wall shear stress fluctuations is analysed. For both controlled and uncontrolled cases, flow separation criteria are defined, studied and compared.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 389-402 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Comptes Rendus - Mecanique |
| Volume | 342 |
| Issue number | 6-7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Flap
- Flow control
- Flow separation
- Steady blowing