Identification of dynamics of surface suction over an airfoil at low Reynolds numbers

Jasvipul S. Chawla, Shashikanth Suryanarayanan, John Sheridan, Brian G. Falzon

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Abstract

This paper deals with identification of dynamics in suction control of airfoils for low Reynolds number regimes (8 × 104 - -5 × 105). In particular, the dynamics of interest is the map that relates suction pressure and surface pressure. Identification of such dynamics is of use to a variety of active control applications including suction control in small/medium wind turbines which operate in these Reynolds number regimes. Prior research has largely focussed on higher Reynolds number regimes, creating a need for such a study. The dynamic relation between suction and surface pressure was identified as an overdamped second order system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2013. 4 A: Dynamics, Vibration and Control
Subtitle of host publicationNovember 15-21, 2013; San Diego, California, USA
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780791856246
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventInternational Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 2013 - San Diego, United States of America
Duration: 15 Nov 201321 Nov 2013
http://www.asmeconferences.org/congress2013/ (conference website)

Conference

ConferenceInternational Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 2013
Abbreviated titleIMECE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CitySan Diego
Period15/11/1321/11/13
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