Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1718294 | Aerospace Science and Technology | 2013 | 14 Pages |
The aim of the current study at first stage is to demonstrate the general flow structure qualitatively using the dye visualization technique. Secondly, the instantaneous flow data taken by a Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (stereo-PIV) over a stationary nonslender lambda wing is used to determine the time-averaged flow topology in order to provide detailed information about crucial events like formation of leading edge vortices and vortex breakdown in plan-view planes and cross-flow planes. The flow structure close to the lambda wing surface and development of the vortex breakdown are investigated as functions of angles of attack within the range of 7∘⩽α⩽17∘7∘⩽α⩽17∘. Experimental analyses are composed of time-averaged patterns of streamlines, vorticity contours, transverse and streamwise velocity components, Reynolds-stress correlations, distribution of fluctuating velocities, and turbulent kinetic energy. Results show that the angle of attack has a substantial influence on the flow behavior on the nonslender lambda wing surface.