Manipulation of Leading-Edge Vortex Flow

Andrei Buzica, Christian Breitsamter

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Abstract

At very high angles of attack, the leading-edge vortex of a semi-slender delta wing becomes unsteady and collapses, endangering the flight stability. Active flow control by pulsed blowing stabilizes the vortex system, enlarging the flight envelope for such wing configurations. The reattachment of the separated shear layer during post-stall causes a lift increase of more than 50% and offers a great perspective for active flow control in aeronautical applications. However, the interactions of shear layer vortices with the jet-induced vortices are complex. This paper attempts to shed a light on the flow field response to pulsed blowing at the leading edge of a generic half delta wing model with a sweep angle based on detached eddy simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNotes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages135-150
Number of pages16
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Publication series

NameNotes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design
Volume145
ISSN (Print)1612-2909
ISSN (Electronic)1860-0824

Keywords

  • Active flow control
  • Detached eddy simulation
  • Leading-edge vortex
  • Pulsed blowing

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