Comparison of PIV-Based Methods for Airfoil Loads Evaluation

Thomas Albrecht, Vanessa del Campo, Tom Weier, Gunter Gerbeth

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Abstract

We compare the accuracy achievable with different methods of calculating time-averaged airfoil loads if the surrounding velocity field is known, e. g. , from Particle Image Velocimetry. These methods require integration over a control volume enclosing the body. For separated flow around an inclined flat plate at Re = 104, we investigate the effect of varying the control volume. Some methods yield excellent results for both lift and drag. Preliminary results for a corresponding experiment indicate that the calculated lift coincides well with direct force measurements, whereas agreement for the drag can be considered fair. Implementation of the methods was validated using a circular cylinder flow at Re = 200.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics
Subtitle of host publicationLisbon, Portugal 09-12 July, 2012
Pages1-9
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789899877764
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Symposium on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics 2012 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 9 Jul 201212 Jul 2012

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics 2012
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period9/07/1212/07/12

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