On the role of longitudinal vortices in turbulent flow over a curved surface

L. M. Cullen, G. Han, M. D. Zhou, I. Wygnanski

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Abstract

Experiments were conducted in two turbulent flows with streamline curvature, a convex wall-jet and a concave boundary layer. Two-point spatial crosscorrelation measurements separated in the spanwise direction clearly reveal the existence of large-scale longitudinal vortices in both experiments. Vortex generators (VGs) were used to enhance the streamwise vortices. The streamwise development of spanwise wavelength indicates these structures are related to the centrifugal or Görtler-type instability caused by the curvature. Surface pressure measurements show the vortices influence flow separation, which has implications for the future development of strategies for separation control and mixing enhancement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication1st Flow Control Conference
StatePublished - 2002
Event1st Flow Control Conference 2002 - St. Louis, MO, United States
Duration: 24 Jun 200226 Jun 2002

Publication series

Name1st Flow Control Conference

Conference

Conference1st Flow Control Conference 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySt. Louis, MO
Period24/06/0226/06/02

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