Predicting transitional separation bubbles
Predicting transitional separation bubbles
This paper describes the modifications made to a successful attached flow transition model to produce a model capable of predicting both attached and separated flow transition. This transition model is used in combination with the Fluent CFD software, which is used to compute the flow around the blade assuming that it remains entirely laminar. The transition model then determines the start of transition location and the development of the intermittency. These intermittency values weight the laminar and turbulent boundary layer profiles to obtain the resulting transitional boundary layer parameters. The ERCOFTAC T3L test cases are used to validate the predictions. The T3L blade is a flat plate with a semi-circular leading edge, which results in the formation of a separation bubble the length of which is strongly dependent on the transition process. Predictions were performed for five T3L test cases for differing free-stream turbulence levels and Reynolds numbers. For the majority of these test cases the measurements were accurately predicted.
Redford, John A.
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Johnson, Mark W.
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2004
Redford, John A.
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Johnson, Mark W.
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Redford, John A. and Johnson, Mark W.
(2004)
Predicting transitional separation bubbles.
TURBOEXPO 2004: International Gas Turbine Congress, Vienna, Austria.
13 - 16 Jun 2004.
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This paper describes the modifications made to a successful attached flow transition model to produce a model capable of predicting both attached and separated flow transition. This transition model is used in combination with the Fluent CFD software, which is used to compute the flow around the blade assuming that it remains entirely laminar. The transition model then determines the start of transition location and the development of the intermittency. These intermittency values weight the laminar and turbulent boundary layer profiles to obtain the resulting transitional boundary layer parameters. The ERCOFTAC T3L test cases are used to validate the predictions. The T3L blade is a flat plate with a semi-circular leading edge, which results in the formation of a separation bubble the length of which is strongly dependent on the transition process. Predictions were performed for five T3L test cases for differing free-stream turbulence levels and Reynolds numbers. For the majority of these test cases the measurements were accurately predicted.
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Published date: 2004
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TURBOEXPO 2004: International Gas Turbine Congress, Vienna, Austria, 2004-06-13 - 2004-06-16
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/23803
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John A. Redford
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Mark W. Johnson
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