An Investigation of the Parallel Blade-Vortex Interaction in a Low-Speed Wind Tunnel,
Abstract
Low-speed wind tunnel tests were conducted to investigate the parallel blade-vortex interaction. Flow visualization tests of vortex generation performed prior to the pressure tests showed that a well defined starting vortex was generated by an impulsively pitched wing. Time history of the pressure distribution on a pressure-tapped wing model was acquired as the starting vortex passed over the wing. These pressure tests revealed that a substantial pressure change near the leading edge was induced by the encountering vortex. The effects of vortex proximity reduced frequency and maximum pitch angle of the vortex generator on the pressure change were also investigated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA184636
Entities
People
- Donald D. Seath
- Donald R. Wilson
- Jai-moo Kim
Organizations
- University of Texas at Arlington