AbstractThe modified SST model (2005) is verified using Rodi– Leschziner–Isaev's approach and the multiblock computational technologies are validated in the VP2/3 code on different-structure overlapping grids by comparing the numerical predictions with the experimental data on transonic flow around an NACA0012 airfoil at an angle of attack of 4о for М=0.7 and Re=4×106. It is proved that the aerodynamic characteristics of a thick (20% of the chord) MQ airfoil mounted at an angle of attack of 2о for Re=107 and over the Mach number range 0.3–0.55 are significantly improved because an almost circular small-size (0.12) vortex cell with a defined volumetric flow rate coefficient of 0.007 during slot suction has been located on the upper airfoil section and an intense trapped vortex has been formed in it. A detailed analysis of buffeting within the self-oscillatory regime of flow around the MQ airfoil with a vortex cell has demonstrated the periodic changes in local and integral characteristics; the lift and the aerodynamic efficiency remain quite high, but inferior to the similar characteristics at М=0.55. It is found that the vortex cell at М=0.7 is inactive, and the aerodynamic characteristics of the MQ airfoil with a vortex cell are close to those of a smooth airfoil without a cell.

    HighlightsThe modified SST model using Rodi–Leschziner–Isaev’s approach is verified.Simulation results considering airfoil pressure coefficient are closer to test data.Characteristics of 20% MQ airfoil with vortex cell are improved at M=0.3–0.55.A detailed analysis of buffeting for MQ profile with vortex cell is done at M=0.6.It is found that the vortex cell at М=0.7 is inactive.


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    Title :

    Improvement of aerodynamic characteristics of a thick airfoil with a vortex cell in sub- and transonic flow


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    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 132 ; 204-220


    Publication date :

    2016-11-15


    Size :

    17 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English







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