The hydrodynamic characteristics of a rigid, single, circular cylinder in a three dimensional, incompressible, uniform cross flow were calculated using the large-eddy simulation method of CFX5. Solutions to the three ...The hydrodynamic characteristics of a rigid, single, circular cylinder in a three dimensional, incompressible, uniform cross flow were calculated using the large-eddy simulation method of CFX5. Solutions to the three dimensional N-S equations were obtained by the finite volume method. The focus of this numerical simulation was to research the characteristics of pressure distribution （drag and litt forces） and vortex tubes at high Reynolds numbers. The results of the calculations showed that the forces at every section in the spanwise direction of the cylinder were symmetrical about the middle section and smaller than the forces calculated in two dimensional cases. Moreover, the flow around the cylinder obviously presents three dimensional characteristics.展开更多
In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54&#...In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54×106. The calculations were performed by means of solving the 2-D Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations with a k-ε turbulence model. The calculated results, produced flow structure drag and lift coefficients, as well as Strouhal numbers. The findings were in good agreement with previous published data, which also supplied us with a good understanding of the flow across cylinders of different high Reynolds numbers. Meanwhile, an effective measure was presented to control the lift force on a cylinder, which points the way to decrease the vortex induced vibration of marine structure in future.展开更多
Spiral Magnus is a unique wind turbine system that rotates with cylinders which have spiral-shaped fins coiled around them （instead of using the more common propeller-type blades）. In the present study, three models...Spiral Magnus is a unique wind turbine system that rotates with cylinders which have spiral-shaped fins coiled around them （instead of using the more common propeller-type blades）. In the present study, three models （cylinder with no fins, cylinder with straight fins and cylinder with spiral fins） were installed, and fluid force measurements were performed by a strain gauge force balance. A PIV （particle image velocimetry） system was used to better understand the flow fields around the cylinder. Considering the results of the experiment, it was confirmed that, the aerodynamic performance of the rotating cylinder can be improved by the fin. However, the straight fin makes the flow close to the cylinder surface ineffective. The rotary cylinder with the spiral fins was able to generate the greatest lift among three models, because the spiral fin effectively influences the vicinity of the cylinder surface.展开更多
Cross-flows around two,three and four circular cylinders in tandem,side-by-side,isosceles triangle and square arrangements are simulated using the incompressible lattice Boltzmann method with a second-order accurate c...Cross-flows around two,three and four circular cylinders in tandem,side-by-side,isosceles triangle and square arrangements are simulated using the incompressible lattice Boltzmann method with a second-order accurate curved boundary condition at Reynolds number 200 and the cylinder center-to-center transverse or/and longitudinal spacing 1.5D,where D is the identical circular cylinder diameter.The wake patterns,pressure and force distributions on the cylinders and mechanism of flow dynamics are investigated and compared among the four cases.The results also show that flows around the three or four cylinders significantly differ from those of the two cylinders in the tandem and side-by-side arrangements although there are some common features among the four cases due to their similarity of structures,which are interesting,complex and useful for practical applications.This study provides a useful database to validate the simplicity,accuracy and robustness of the Lattice Boltzmann method.展开更多
文摘The hydrodynamic characteristics of a rigid, single, circular cylinder in a three dimensional, incompressible, uniform cross flow were calculated using the large-eddy simulation method of CFX5. Solutions to the three dimensional N-S equations were obtained by the finite volume method. The focus of this numerical simulation was to research the characteristics of pressure distribution （drag and litt forces） and vortex tubes at high Reynolds numbers. The results of the calculations showed that the forces at every section in the spanwise direction of the cylinder were symmetrical about the middle section and smaller than the forces calculated in two dimensional cases. Moreover, the flow around the cylinder obviously presents three dimensional characteristics.
基金Foundation item： Supported by Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 51009070）.
文摘In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54×106. The calculations were performed by means of solving the 2-D Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations with a k-ε turbulence model. The calculated results, produced flow structure drag and lift coefficients, as well as Strouhal numbers. The findings were in good agreement with previous published data, which also supplied us with a good understanding of the flow across cylinders of different high Reynolds numbers. Meanwhile, an effective measure was presented to control the lift force on a cylinder, which points the way to decrease the vortex induced vibration of marine structure in future.
文摘Spiral Magnus is a unique wind turbine system that rotates with cylinders which have spiral-shaped fins coiled around them （instead of using the more common propeller-type blades）. In the present study, three models （cylinder with no fins, cylinder with straight fins and cylinder with spiral fins） were installed, and fluid force measurements were performed by a strain gauge force balance. A PIV （particle image velocimetry） system was used to better understand the flow fields around the cylinder. Considering the results of the experiment, it was confirmed that, the aerodynamic performance of the rotating cylinder can be improved by the fin. However, the straight fin makes the flow close to the cylinder surface ineffective. The rotary cylinder with the spiral fins was able to generate the greatest lift among three models, because the spiral fin effectively influences the vicinity of the cylinder surface.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,Ministry of Education
文摘Cross-flows around two,three and four circular cylinders in tandem,side-by-side,isosceles triangle and square arrangements are simulated using the incompressible lattice Boltzmann method with a second-order accurate curved boundary condition at Reynolds number 200 and the cylinder center-to-center transverse or/and longitudinal spacing 1.5D,where D is the identical circular cylinder diameter.The wake patterns,pressure and force distributions on the cylinders and mechanism of flow dynamics are investigated and compared among the four cases.The results also show that flows around the three or four cylinders significantly differ from those of the two cylinders in the tandem and side-by-side arrangements although there are some common features among the four cases due to their similarity of structures,which are interesting,complex and useful for practical applications.This study provides a useful database to validate the simplicity,accuracy and robustness of the Lattice Boltzmann method.
