Magnetic–Internal–Kinetic Energy Interactions in High-Speed Turbulent Magnetohydrodynamic Jets

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Sri Praturi ◽  
Sharath S. Girimaji

Abstract The goal of this study is to investigate the interactions between turbulent kinetic, internal, and magnetic energies in planar magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) jets at different regimes of Mach and Alfvén Mach numbers. Toward this end, temporal simulations of planar MHD jets are performed, using two types of initial fluctuating velocity field: (i) single velocity perturbation mode with a streamwise wavevector and (ii) random, isotropic perturbations over a band of wavevectors. At low Mach numbers, magnetic tension work results in a reversible exchange of energy between fluctuating velocity and magnetic fields. At high Alfvén Mach numbers, this exchange results in the equipartition of turbulent kinetic and magnetic energies. At higher Mach numbers, dilatational kinetic energy is (reversibly) exchanged with internal and magnetic energies, by means of pressure-dilatation and magnetic-pressure-dilatation, respectively. Therefore, at high Mach and Alfvén Mach numbers, dilatational kinetic energy is seen to be in equipartition with the sum of turbulent internal and magnetic energies. In each of the regimes, the consequent effect of the interactions on the background Kelvin–Helmholtz vortex evolution is also identified.

1940 ◽  
Vol 44 (352) ◽  
pp. 322-337
Author(s):  
Lucio Lazzarino

RésuméIt is demonstrated how, with increase in speed, the diameter of optimum efficiency and the maximum possible value of efficiency of an airscrew diminish. The efficiency of a system of two counter-revolving airscrews with different angular velocities is then determined, and the variation of efficiency with variation in the relation between the angular velocities of the two airscrews.With increase in the height and speed of flight, airscrew performance inevitably falls off, frequently in a marked degree; this being mainly due to the decrease in aerodynamic efficiency of the blade sections at high Mach numbers.The object of the present article is to analyse the influence exerted upon the performance of an airscrew by the various parameters that determine it, wit-h special reference to those connected with the speed and height of flight.A similar study has also been made of systems constituted of two counter-rotating airscrews, with a view to comparing them with isolated airscrews designed to absorb the same power under identical conditions.By the methods here described, an approximate numerical evaluation of the performance can be made, utilising the experimental results which are already to hand.


Author(s):  
Yves Ribaud ◽  
Christian Fradin

After eighteen years, an attempt is now being made to revaluate the studies performed by RODGERS-MNEW and RIBAUD-FRADIN on the rotating vaneless diffuser. These two studies are complementary. The first deals with a high speed rotating vaneless diffusor fed by a swirl generating nozzle and giving high Mach numbers. The second concerns a real compressor comprising a low speed rotor followed by a rotating vaneless diffuser. The free rotation of the vaneless diffusor reduces the friction losses by about 70%. The high speed, mechanical design of the rotating vaneless diffusor is a success. The structure of the flow at the rotor outlet seems to have an important effect on the efficiency of the rotating vaneless diffusor. New types of rotating vaneless diffusors should be experimented and new comparative experiments attempted. The application of the rotating vaneless diffusor concept to low specific speeds compressors is also proposed.


1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Zaytsev ◽  
E. V. Lazareva ◽  
A. V. Mikhailova ◽  
V. L. Nikolaev-Kozlov ◽  
E. I. Chebotareva

Author(s):  
V. S. IVANOV ◽  
◽  
V. S. AKSENOV ◽  
S. M. FROLOV ◽  
P. A. GUSEV ◽  
...  

Modern high-speed unmanned aerial vehicles are powered with small-size turbojets or ramjets. Existing ramjets operating on the thermodynamic cycle with de§agrative combustion of fuel at constant pressure are efficient at flight Mach numbers M ranging from about 2 to 6.


Author(s):  
Amir Allaf-Akbari ◽  
A. Gordon L. Holloway ◽  
Joseph Hall

The current experimental study investigates the effect of longitudinal core flow on the formation and structure of a trailing vortex. The vortex is generated using four airfoils connected to a central hub through which a jet flow is added to the vortex core. Time averaged vorticity, circumferential velocity, and turbulent kinetic energy are studied. The statistics of vortex wandering are identified and corrections applied to the vorticity distribution. The vortex generator used in this study was built on the basis of the design described by Beninati et al. [1]. It uses four NACA0012 airfoils connected to a central hub. The wings orientation can be adjusted such that each contributes to a strong trailing vortex on the center of the test section. The vortex generator also had the capability to deliver an air jet directed longitudinally through a hole in the hub at the joint of the airfoils. Tests were done without the jet and with the air jet at jet velocities of 10 and 20 m/s. Planar PIV was used to measure the velocity field in the vicinity of the vortex core. The measurements were taken at 3 chords behind the vortex generator.


An experimental study has been made of the gaseous drag torque on an isolated sphere rotating at high Mach numbers. The sphere was suspended electromagnetically and spun by induction. The drag torque has been measured through the transition régime from continuum to free molecule flow at Mach numbers (based on equatorial speed) of up to about five. These high Mach numbers were achieved in heavy vapours (diiodomethane, germanium tetrabromide and stannic bromide) with sonic speed as little as a quarter of that in air. To measure the pressure in the vapour a second (smaller) rotating sphere was used as a pressure gauge. The results agree well with those previously obtained and show an unexpected Mach number dependence in the transition régime.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uttam Singh Rajput ◽  
Krishna Mohan Singh

Abstract This study presents the development of a fifth-order hybrid alternative mapped weighted essentially non-oscillatory scheme (HAW-M) for high-speed compressible flows. A new, improved smoothness indicator has been developed to design the HAW-M scheme. The performance of the present scheme has been evaluated through different one and two-dimensional test cases. The developed scheme shows higher accuracy and low dissipation. Further, it captures the fine-scale structures smoothly than the existing high-resolution method.


1956 ◽  
Vol 60 (547) ◽  
pp. 459-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. G. Broadbent

SummaryA review is given of developments in the field of aeroelasticity during the past ten years. The effect of steadily increasing Mach number has been two-fold: on the one hand the aerodynamic derivatives have changed, and in some cases brought new problems, and on the other hand the design for higher Mach numbers has led to thinner aerofoils and more slender fuselages for which the required stiffness is more difficult to provide. Both these aspects are discussed, and various methods of attack on the problems are considered. The relative merits of stiffness, damping and massbalance for the prevention of control surface flutter are discussed. A brief mention is made of the recent problems of damage from jet efflux and of the possible aeroelastic effects of kinetic heating.


Author(s):  
F. Taremi ◽  
S. A. Sjolander ◽  
T. J. Praisner

An experimental investigation of two low-turning (90°) transonic linear turbine cascades was presented in Part I of the paper. Part II examines two high-turning (112°) turbine cascades. The experimental results include total pressure losses, streamwise vorticity and secondary kinetic energy distributions. The measurements were made using a seven-hole pressure probe downstream of the cascades. In addition to the measurements, surface flow visualization was conducted to assist in the interpretation of the flow physics. The turbine cascades in Part II, referred to as SL1F and SL2F, have the same inlet and outlet design flow angles, but different aerodynamic loading levels: SL2F is more highly loaded than SL1F. The surface flow visualization results show evidence of small flow separation on the suction side of both airfoils. At the design conditions (outlet Mach number ≈ 0.8), SL2F exhibits stronger vortical structures and larger secondary velocities than SL1F. The two cascades, however, produce similar row losses based on the measurements at 40% axial chord lengths downstream of the trailing edge. Additional data were collected at off-design outlet Mach numbers of 0.65 and 0.91. As the Mach number is raised, the cascades become more aft-loaded. The absolute blade loadings increase, but the Zweifel coefficients decrease due to higher outlet dynamic pressures. Both profile and secondary losses decrease at higher Mach numbers; the main vortical structures and the corresponding peak losses migrate towards the endwall, and there are reductions in secondary kinetic energy and exit flow angle variations. The streamwise vorticity distributions show smaller peak vorticities associated with the passage and the counter vortices at higher exit Mach numbers. The corner vortex, on the other hand, becomes more intensified, resulting in reduction of flow overturning near the endwall. The results for SL1F and SL2F are compared and contrasted with the results for the lower turning cascades presented in Part I. The possible effects of suction-surface flow separation on profile and secondary losses are discussed in this context. The current research project is part of a larger study concerning the effects of endwall contouring on secondary losses, which will be presented in the near future.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document