Simulation of vortex pair instabilities behind a split wing

  • Pierre Saulgeot
  • , Vincent Brion
  • , Navrose
  • , Nicolas Bonne
  • , Jacquin
  • , Emmanuel Dormy

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Abstract

The dynamics of a pair of counter-rotating wingtip vortices formed in the wake of a slotted wing are investigated numerically at Reynolds numbers 3000 to 10 000, considering a NACA12 airfoil with various angles of attack ranging from 5 to 10 degrees. Two parts of the wake are investigated. Firstly, we focus on the von Kármán wake of the wing and explore its properties in reference to inifinite wing results. The finiteness of the wing introduces notable differences. Secondly, we examine the dynamics of the wingtip vortices and the instabilities that are obtained. The influence of the von Kármán wake on this vortex is emphasized. Two behaviors are identified, depending on the angle of attack and Reynolds number. An orthogonal proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) is applied to identify the coherent structures that superimpose upon the mean flow. A Fourier analysis of the vortex centerline is conducted to highlight the dominant wavelengths.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624107047
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 Jun 202316 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameAIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/06/2316/06/23

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