Theoretical Investigation of 3-D Shock Wave-Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions. Part 7

Abstract

This research describes continuing efforts in the analysis of 3-D shock wave turbulent boundary layer interactions. A significant research activity in 3-D hypersonic shock turbulent interactions is initiated to further develop and validate the theoretical model. The quasiconical free interaction principle is examined by simulation of two geometries -17.5 deg sharp fin and (30,60) swept compression corner (Mach 3) - selected to obtain similar shock strengths. The comparison with experimental data is good. It is confirmed that the differences caused by the particular geometry of the model appear only behind the inviscid shock wave. Continuing research on 3-D turbulent interaction control is focused on the effect of bleed and the simulation of flows past the double-fin configuration. The effect of suction is examined on a strong (fin angle=20 deg, Mach 3) and a weak interaction (8 deg, Mach 3). The overall effect of bleed is remarkably modest. Two double-fin configurations (4 x 4 and 8 x 8, Mach 3) are simulated. A study of the computed flowfield indicates that the first is a weak interaction. In contrast, the 8 x 8 configuration displays an interesting separated flowfield. An analysis of viscous and inviscid effects in a sharp fin and a swept corner flow indicates that the physics of both geometries are governed primarily by inviscid (pressure) effects. Viscous effects are of lower magnitude but are not restricted to the sublayer region. High speed flows; Viscous inviscid interactions; Boundary layer interactions; Computational fluid dynamics; Navier stokes equations; Turbulence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204482

Entities

People

  • Doyle D. Knight

Organizations

  • Rutgers University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Boundary Layer Flow
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Navier Stokes Equations
  • Shock Waves
  • Three Dimensional
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Boundary Layers
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow