Velocity measurements in a supersonic wind tunnel with a novel calibration-free seedless velocimetry utilizing laser-induced shockwaves and a double-line probe system

2021 ◽  
pp. 122246
Author(s):  
Hosung Byun ◽  
Juhyun Bae ◽  
Taekeun Yoon ◽  
Inyoung Yang ◽  
Sanghoon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Supersonic Wind Tunnel ◽  
Double Line ◽  
Probe System ◽  
Calibration Free

scholarly journals Condensation effects on Rayleigh scattering measurements in a supersonic wind tunnel

AIAA Journal ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Shirinzadeh ◽  
M. E. Hillard ◽  
R. J. Exton
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Rayleigh Scattering ◽  
Supersonic Wind Tunnel ◽  
Scattering Measurements

Power Augmentation of a HAWT by Mie-type Tip Vanes, considering Wind Tunnel Flow Visualisation, Blade-Aspect Ratios and Reynolds Number

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukimaru Shimizu ◽  
Edmond Ismaili ◽  
Yasunari Kamada ◽  
Takao Maeda
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Flow Visualisation ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Detailed Surface ◽  
Blade Tips

Wind tunnel results are reported concerning the effects of blade aspect ratio and Reynolds number on the performance of a horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) with Mie-type1 tip attachments. The flow behaviour around the blade tips and the Mie-type tip vanes is presented. Detailed surface oil film visualization and velocity measurements around the blade tips, with and without Mie vanes, were obtained with the two-dimensional, Laser-Doppler Velocimetry method. Experiments were performed with rotors having blades with different aspect ratio and operating at different Reynolds numbers. The properties of the vortices generated by the Mie vanes and the blade tips were carefully studied. It was found that increased power augmentation by Mie vanes is achieved with blades having smaller aspect ratio and smaller Reynolds number.

scholarly journals Supersonic Windtunnel Noise Attenuation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Wai Lim Wong
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Acoustic Power ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Supersonic Wind Tunnel ◽  
Acoustic Treatment

The aerodynamic generated noise in the supersonic wind tunnel during operation at Ryerson University has exceeded the threshold of hearing damage. An acoustic silencer was to be designed and added to the wind tunnel to reduce the noise level. The main sources of noise generated from the wind tunnel with the silencer were identified to be located at the convergent divergent nozzle and the turbulent region downstream of the shock wave at the diffuser with the maximum acoustic power level of the entire wind tunnel at 161.09 dB. The designed silencer provided an overall sound pressure level reduction of 21.41 db which was considered as acceptable. Refinement to the mesh size and changes to the geometry of the mixing chamber was suggested for a more accurate result in noise output as well as flow conditions would match up to the physical flow. Additional acoustic treatment should be applied to the wind tunnel to further reduce sound pressure level since the noise level still exceeded the threshold of hearing loss.

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