Use of finite volume schemes for transition simulation
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Fenno, Charles C., Jr.↗
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Use of finite volume schemes for transition simulation
The use of finite-volume methods in the study of spatially and temporally evolving transitional flows over a flat plate is investigated. Schemes are developed with both central and upwind differencing. The compressible Navier-Stokes equations are solved with a Runge-Kutta time stepping scheme. Disturbances are determined using linear theory and superimposed at the inflow boundary. Time accurate integration is then used to allow temporal and spatial disturbance evolution. Characteristic-based boundary conditions are employed. The requirements of using finite-volume algorithms are studied in detail. Special emphasis is placed on difference schemes, grid resolution, and disturbance amplitudes. Moreover, comparisons are made with linear theory for small amplitude disturbances. Both subsonic and supersonic flows are considered, and it is shown that the locations of branch 1 and branch 2 of the neutral stability curve are well predicted, given sufficient resolution.
Fenno, Charles C., Jr.↗
Unsteady viscous-inviscid interaction procedures for transonic airfoils using Cartesian grids
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Unsteady viscous-inviscid interaction procedures for transonic airfoils using Cartesian grids
A viscous-inviscid interaction procedure for transonic airfoils using an Euler/integral boundary layer formulation and Cartesian grids is presented. The approach is based on a time dependent formulation for both the integral boundary layer equations and the Euler equations. Effects of upstream history on the shear stress are modeled by a time dependent rate equation derived from the turbulent kinetic energy equation. Results are presented for two of the test cases reported by Cook et al. (1979) for the RAE 2822 supercritical airfoil and one of the cases reported by Harris (1981) for the NACA 0012 symmetric airfoil. In general, the results are in good agreement with experiment.
Fenno, Charles C., Jr.↗