To propel the application of a bottom-hinged flap breakwater in real sea conditions,a two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics numerical model was conducted to investigate the pitching motion response and wave att...To propel the application of a bottom-hinged flap breakwater in real sea conditions,a two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics numerical model was conducted to investigate the pitching motion response and wave attenuation in random waves.First,the flow velocity distribution characteristic of the pitching flap at typical times was summarized.Then,the effects of random wave and flap parameters on the flap’s significant pitching angle amplitude θ_(s) and hydrodynamic coefficients were investigated.The results reveal that θ_(s) and wave reflection coefficient K_(r) values increase with increasing significant wave height Hs,random wave steepnessλs,and flap relative height.As Hs andλs increase,the wave transmission coefficient K_(t) increases while the wave dissipation coefficient K_(d) decreases.Additionally,K_(t) decreases with increasing flap relative height.With increasing equivalent damping coefficient ratio,θ_(s) and K_(t) decrease,while K_(r) and K_(d) increase.The relationships betweenλs and flap relative height on the one hand andθ_(s),K_(r),K_(t),and K_(d) in random waves on the other hand are compared to those in regular waves.Based on the equal incident wave energy and the equal incident wave energy flux,the pitching flap performs better in the wave attenuation capability under random waves than in regular waves.Finally,the dimensionless parameters with respect to random wave and flap were used to derive the K_(r) and K_(t) for-mulae,which were validated with the related data.展开更多
The behaviors of unsteady flow structures and corresponding hydrodynamics for a pitching hydrofoil are investigated numerically and theoretically in the present paper.The aims are to derive the total lift by finite-do...The behaviors of unsteady flow structures and corresponding hydrodynamics for a pitching hydrofoil are investigated numerically and theoretically in the present paper.The aims are to derive the total lift by finite-domain impulse theory for subcavitating flow(σ=8.0)and cavitating flow(σ=3.0),and to quantify the distinct impact of individual vortex structures on the transient lift to appreciate the interplay among cavitation,flow structures,and vortex dynamics.The motion of the hydrofoil is set to pitch up clockwise with an almost constant rate from 0°to 15°and then back to 0°,for the Reynolds number,7.5×105,and the frequency,0.2 Hz,respectively.The results reveal that the presence of cavities delays the migration of the laminar separation bubble(LSB)from the trailing edge(TE)to the leading edge(LE),consequently postponing the hysteresis in the inflection of lift coefficients.The eventual stall under the sub-cavitation regime is the result of LSB bursting.While the instabilities within the leading-edge LSB induce the convection of cavitation-dominated vortices under the cavitation regime instead.Having validated the lift coefficients on the hydrofoil through the finite-domain impulse theory using the standard force expression,the Lamb vector integral emerges as the main contribution to the generation of unsteady lift.Moreover,the typical vortices’contributions to the transient lift during dynamic stall are accurately quantified.The analysis indicates that the clockwise leading-edge vortex(−LEV)contributes positively,while the counterclockwise trailing-edge vortex(+TEV)contributes negatively.The negative influence becomes particularly pronounced after reaching the peak of total lift,as the shedding of the concentrated wake vortex precipitates a sharp decline due to a predominant negative lift contribution from the TEV region.Generally,the vortices’contribution is relatively modest in sub-cavitating flow,but it is notably more significant in the context of incipient cavitating flow.展开更多
The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive per...The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive performance was examined using three deflexion modes which are respectively, modified Bose mode, cantilever beam with uniformly distributed load and cantilever beam with non-uniformly distributed load. The results show that maximum thrust can be achieved with the pitching axis at the trailing edge, but the highest propulsive efficiency can be achieved with the pitching axis either 1/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in modified Bose mode, or 2/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in cantilever beam mode. At the same time, the effects of the Strouhal number and maximal attack angle on the hydrodynamics performance of the flexible fin were analyzed. Parameter interval of the maximum thrust coefficient and the highest propulsive efficiency were gained. If the Strouhal number is low, high propulsive efficiency can be achieved at low αmax , and vice versa.展开更多
This research examines the vortex behaviors and aerodynamic forces in dynamic stall phenomena at a transitional Reynolds number(Re=90000)using experimental and numerical approaches.Periodic sinusoidal pitching motion ...This research examines the vortex behaviors and aerodynamic forces in dynamic stall phenomena at a transitional Reynolds number(Re=90000)using experimental and numerical approaches.Periodic sinusoidal pitching motion at two different reduced frequencies is used to achieve the dynamic stall of a NACA 0012 airfoil.Several leading edge vortices form and detach in the dynamic stall stage.The flow then quickly transitions to a full separation zone in the stall stage when the angle of attack starts to decrease.There is discrepancy between the phaseaveraged and instantaneous flow field in that the small flow structures increased with angle of attack,which is a characteristic of the flow field at the transitional Reynolds number.The interaction between the streamwise vortices in the three-dimensional numerical results and the leading edge vortex are the main contribution to the turbulent flow.In addition,the leading edge vortex that supplies vortex lift is more stable at higher reduced frequency,which decreases the lift fluctuation in the dynamic stall stage.The leading edge vortex at higher reduced frequency is strong enough to stabilize the flow,even when the airfoil is in the down-stroke phase.展开更多
The use of oscillating flexible fins in propulsion has been the subject of several studies in recent years, but attention israrely paid to the specific role of stiffness profile in thrust production.Stiffness profile ...The use of oscillating flexible fins in propulsion has been the subject of several studies in recent years, but attention israrely paid to the specific role of stiffness profile in thrust production.Stiffness profile is defined as the variation in localchordwise bending stiffness (EI) of a fin, from leading to trailing edge.In this study, flexible fins with a standard NACA0012shape were tested alongside fins with a stiffness profile mimicking that of a Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus).The finswere oscillated with a pitching sinusoidal motion over a range of frequencies and amplitudes, while torque, lateral force andstatic thrust were measured.Over the range of oscillation parameters tested, it was shown that the fin with a biomimetic stiffness profile offered a significantimprovement in static thrust, compared to a fin of similar dimensions with a standard NACA0012 aerofoil profile.Thebiomimetic fin also produced thrust more consistently over each oscillation cycle.A comparison of fin materials of different stiffness showed that the improvement was due to the stiffness profile itself, andwas not simply an effect of altering the overall stiffness of the fin.Fins of the same stiffness profile were observed to follow thesame thrust-power curve, independent of the stiffness of the moulding material.Biomimetic fins were shown to produce up to26% greater thrust per watt of input power, within the experimental range.展开更多
The individual influence of pitching and plunging motions on flow structures is studied experimentally by changing the phase lag between the geometrical angle of attack and the plunging angle of attack.Five phase lags...The individual influence of pitching and plunging motions on flow structures is studied experimentally by changing the phase lag between the geometrical angle of attack and the plunging angle of attack.Five phase lags are chosen as the experimental parameters,while the Strouhal number,the reduced frequency and the Reynolds number are fixed.During the motion of the airfoil,the leading edge vortex,the reattached vortex and the secondary vortex are observed in the flow field.The leading edge vortex is found to be the main flow structure through the proper orthogonal decomposition.The increase of phase lag results in the increase of the leading edge velocity,which strongly influences the leading edge shear layer and the leading edge vortex.The plunging motion contributes to the development of the leading edge shear layer,while the pitching motion is the key reason for instability of the leading edge shear layer.It is also found that a certain increase of phase lag,around 34.15°in this research,can increase the airfoil lift.展开更多
In recent years, a lot of research work has been carried out on the cycloidal rotors. However, it lacks thorough understanding about the effects of the blade platform shape on the hover efficiency of the cycloidal rot...In recent years, a lot of research work has been carried out on the cycloidal rotors. However, it lacks thorough understanding about the effects of the blade platform shape on the hover efficiency of the cycloidal rotor, and the knowledge of how to design the platform shape of the blades. This paper presents a numerical simulation model based on Unsteady ReynoldsAveraged Navier–Stokes equations(URANSs), which is further validated by the experimental results. The effects of blade aspect ratio and taper ratio are analyzed, which shows that the cycloidal rotors with the same chord length have quite similar performance even though the blade aspect ratio varies from a very small value to a large one. By comparing the cycloidal rotors with different taper ratios, it is found that the rotors with large blade taper ratio outperform those with small taper ratio. This is due to the fact that the blade with larger taper ratio has longer chord and hence better efficiency. The analysis results show that the unsteady aerodynamic effects due to blade pitching motion play a more important role in the efficiency than the blade platform shape. Therefore we should pay more attention to the blade airfoil and pitching motion than the blade platform shape.The main contributions of this paper include: the analysis of the effects of aspect ratio and taper ratio on the hover efficiency of cycloidal rotor based on both the experimental and numerical simulation results; the finding of the main influencing factors on the hover efficiency; the qualitative guidance on how to design the blade platform shape for cycloidal rotors.展开更多
In this paper we investigated how the running speed would affect the dynamics of body pitching, and whether body inertiais important for animals. Passive trotting of spring-mass model and passive bounding of spring-be...In this paper we investigated how the running speed would affect the dynamics of body pitching, and whether body inertiais important for animals. Passive trotting of spring-mass model and passive bounding of spring-beam model were studied atdifferent speeds for different sets of body parameters respectively. Furthermore, different body inertias were used in bounding.We found that running speed exerts effect on leg performance by means of centrifugal force. The centrifugal force can be understoodas an enhancement to the natural frequency of the spring-mass system. The disadvantage of body pitching may beoffset by the great increase in centrifugal force at high speed. The results also reveal that body mass distribution might not be themain reason for the difference in maximal running speeds of different animals.展开更多
In the pitching motion,the unsteady transition and relaminarization position plays an important role in the dynamic characteristics of the airfoil.In order to facilitate the computer to automatically and accurately ca...In the pitching motion,the unsteady transition and relaminarization position plays an important role in the dynamic characteristics of the airfoil.In order to facilitate the computer to automatically and accurately calculate the position of the transition and relaminarization,a Variable Slip Window Technology(VSWT)suitable for airfoil dynamic data processing was developed using the S809 airfoil experimental data in this paper and two calculation strategies,i.e.,global strategy and single point strategy,were proposed:global strategy and single point strategy.The core of the VSWT is the selection of the window function h and the parameters setting in the h function.The effect of the VSWT was evaluated using the dimensionless pulse strength value(INB),which can be used to evaluate the signal characteristics,of the root mean square(RMS)value of the fluctuating pressure.It is found that:the h function characteristics have a significant influence on the VSWT.The suitable functions are Hn function constructed in this paper and step function.For the left boundary of the magnified area,the step function can obtain the largest INB value,but the robustness is not good.The H1 function(Gaussian-like function,n=1)can show higher robustness while ensuring a large INB value.The two computing strategies,which are single point strategy and global strategy,have their own advantages and disadvantages.The former strategy,that is the single point strategy,can achieve a higher INB value,but the RMS magnification at the feature position needs to be known in advance.Although the INB value obtained by the latter strategy,that is the global strategy,is slightly smaller than the calculation results of the former strategy,it is not necessary to know the RMS magnification at the feature position in advance.So the global strategy has better robustness.The experimental data of NACA0012 airfoil was used to further validate the developed VSWT in this paper,and the results show that the VSWT developed in this paper can still double the INB value of the transition/relaminarization position.The VSWT developed in this paper has certain practicability,which is convenient for the computer to automatically determine the transition/relaminarization characteristics.展开更多
Experimental and numerical methods were applied to investigating high subsonic and supersonic flows over a 60°swept delta wing in fixed state and pitching oscillation. Static pressure coefficient distributions ov...Experimental and numerical methods were applied to investigating high subsonic and supersonic flows over a 60°swept delta wing in fixed state and pitching oscillation. Static pressure coefficient distributions over the wing leeward surface and the hysteresis loops of pressure coefficient versus angle of attack at the sensor locations were obtained by wind tunnel tests. Similar results were obtained by numerical simulations which agreed well with the experiments. Flow structure around the wing was also demonstrated by the numerical simulation. Effects of Mach number and angle of attack on pressure distribution curves in static tests were investigated. Effects of various oscillation parameters including Mach number, mean angle of attack, pitching amplitude and frequency on hysteresis loops were investigated in dynamic tests and the associated physical mechanisms were discussed. Vortex breakdown phenomenon over the wing was identified at high angles of attack using the pressure coefficient curves and hysteresis loops, and its effects on the flow features were discussed.展开更多
There is a need for the prevention of upper extremity injuries that affect a large number of competitive baseball players.Currently available evidence alludes to three possible ways to prevent these injuries:1) regula...There is a need for the prevention of upper extremity injuries that affect a large number of competitive baseball players.Currently available evidence alludes to three possible ways to prevent these injuries:1) regulation of unsafe participation factors,2) implementation of exercise intervention to modify suboptimal physical characteristics,and 3) instructional intervention to correct improper pitching techniques.Of these three strategies,instruction of proper pitching technique is under-explored as a method of injury prevention.Therefore,the purpose of this review was to explore the utility of pitching technique instruction in prevention of pitching-related upper extremity injuries by presenting evidence linking pitching technique and pitching-related upper extremity injuries,as well as identifying considerations and potential barriers in pursuing this approach to prevent injuries.Various kinematic parameters measured using laboratory-based motion capture system have been linked to excessive joint loading,and thus pitching-related upper extremity injuries.As we gain more knowledge about the influence of pitching kinematics on joint loading and injury risk,it is important to start exploring ways to modify pitching technique through instruction and feedback while considering the specific skill components to address,mode of instruction,target population,duration of program,and ways to effectively collaborate with coaches and parents.展开更多
The objective of this paper is to address the transient flow structures around a pitching hydrofoil by com- bining physical and numerical studies. In order to predict the dynamic behavior of the flow structure effecti...The objective of this paper is to address the transient flow structures around a pitching hydrofoil by com- bining physical and numerical studies. In order to predict the dynamic behavior of the flow structure effectively, the Lagrangian coherent structures （LCS） defined by the ridges of the finite-time Lyapunov exponent （FTLE） are utilized under the framework of Navier-Stokes flow computations. In the numerical simulations, the k-w shear stress trans- port （SST） turbulence model, coupled with a two-equation F-Reo transition model, is used for the turbulence closure. Results are presented for a NACA66 hydrofoil undergoing slowly and rapidly pitching motions from 0° to 15° then back to 0° at a moderate Reynolds number Re = 7.5 × 105. The results reveal that the transient flow structures can be observed by the LCS method. For the slowly pitching case, it consists of five stages： quasi-steady and laminar, transition from laminar to turbulent, vortex development, large-scale vortex shedding, and reverting to laminar. The observation of LCS and Lagrangian particle tracers elucidates that the trailing edge vortex is nearly attached and stable during the vortex development stage and the interaction between the leading and trailing edge vortex caused by the adverse pres- sure gradient forces the vortexes to shed downstream during the large-scale vortex shedding stage, which corresponds to obvious fluctuations of the hydrodynamic response. For the rapidly pitching case, the inflection is hardly to be observed and the stall is delayed. The vortex formation, interaction, and shedding occurred once instead of being repeated three times, which is responsible for just one fluctuation in the hydrody- namic characteristics. The numerical results also show that the FTLE field has the potential to identify the transient flows, and the LCS can represent the divergence extent of infinite neighboring particles and capture the interface of the vortex region.展开更多
During the cruising of a supercavitating vehicle, the relative motion between the supercavity and the vehicle has a significant effect on the stability of the supercavity and the trajectory of the vehicle. In this pap...During the cruising of a supercavitating vehicle, the relative motion between the supercavity and the vehicle has a significant effect on the stability of the supercavity and the trajectory of the vehicle. In this paper,periodically forced pitching of a supercavitating vehicle is investigated numerically by a dynamic mesh method.The simulated result of the flow field around a pitching ventilated supercavitating vehicle in a water tunnel is compared with the experimental result. The evolution of the cavity morphology, the pressure distribution and the hydrodynamics of the vehicle are in good agreement with the experimental data. The effect of different pitching amplitudes and frequencies is studied. Also, the effect of the tunnel wall and the bracing structure is analyzed.展开更多
An experimental investigation of the shock-buffet phenomenon subject to unsteady pitching supercritical airfoil around its quarter chord has been conducted in a transonic wind tunnel.The model was equipped with pressu...An experimental investigation of the shock-buffet phenomenon subject to unsteady pitching supercritical airfoil around its quarter chord has been conducted in a transonic wind tunnel.The model was equipped with pressure taps connected to the fast response pressuretransducers.Measurements were conducted at different free-stream Mach number from 0.61 to0.76.The principle goal of this investigation was to experimentally discuss the shock-buffet criterion over a SC(2)-0410 supercritical pitching related to the hysteresis loops of total drag and trailing edge pressure,the behaviour of the shock wave foot location,the pressure distribution over the upper surface,and by implementing the wavelet analysis of the normal force.To ensure capturing the buffet phenomenon by utilizing these criteria,a pressure port has been drilled exactly at the trailing edge of the airfoil where its output was used to detect the buffet phenomenon for different conditions.Visual representation of the flow using the shadow graph flow visualization technique for different test cases is further used to illustrate the unsteady shock wave motion.A comparative analysis of experimental measurements shows that the conducted criteria confirm each other when the buffet phenomenon occurs at the position of the oscillating cycle.展开更多
The objective of this paper is to investigate the hysteresis effect of cavitating flow over a Clark-Y hydrofoil undergoing a transient pitching motion at Reynolds number Re=4.55×105,cavitation numberσ=1.33,pitch...The objective of this paper is to investigate the hysteresis effect of cavitating flow over a Clark-Y hydrofoil undergoing a transient pitching motion at Reynolds number Re=4.55×105,cavitation numberσ=1.33,pitching frequency f*=2 Hz via combined experimental and numerical studies.A hysteresis phenomenon is observed in the hydrodynamic curve and cavity area in increasing and decreasing of the angle of attackα.The hydrodynamic curves are divided into three regions:Regions A,B and C.For Region A,the lift coefficient of downstroke is lower than that of the upstroke,and the lift coefficient curve of the downstroke is more unstable.The formation and development of counterclockwise trailing edge vortex(TEV)are responsible for the decline and fluctuation of lift during the downstroke,thus leading to the increase of the hysteresis loop.Compared with the upstroke,the hydrodynamic curve in downstroke is shifted laterally to some extent in Region B.The delay effect is the main factor leading to the shift of the hydrodynamic curve,which corresponds to the minimum hysteresis loop.In Region C,the hysteresis loop is maximum and the evolution trend of the hydrodynamic curve is peak-valley opposites.When the direction of oscillation changes,the detachment and dwell time of the cavity are advanced,thus leading to the difference of hydrodynamic curve and the increase of hysteresis loop.展开更多
The two-dimensional wake produced by a time-periodic pitching foil with the asymmetric geometry is investigated in the present work.Through numerically solving nonlinear Navier–Stokes equations,we discuss the relatio...The two-dimensional wake produced by a time-periodic pitching foil with the asymmetric geometry is investigated in the present work.Through numerically solving nonlinear Navier–Stokes equations,we discuss the relationship among the kinematics of the prescribed motion,the asymmetric parameter K ranged as-1≤K≤1,and the types of the wakes including the mP+nS wake,the B′enard–von K′arm′an wake,the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake,and the deviated wake.Compared with previous studies,we reveal that the asymmetric geometry of a pitching foil directly affects the foil's wake structures.The numerical results show that the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake is easily deviated at K〈0,while the symmetry-breaking of the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake is delayed at K〉0.Through the vortex dynamic method,we understand that the initial velocity of the vortex affected by the foil's asymmetry plays a key role in the deviation of the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake.Moreover,we provide a theoretical model to predict the wake deviation of the asymmetric foil.展开更多
Huainan area is an important coal base of the east of China. In the early part of the 1980s, the study of the underground waters dynamic state in the area was gradually paid close attention to. This paper introduces t...Huainan area is an important coal base of the east of China. In the early part of the 1980s, the study of the underground waters dynamic state in the area was gradually paid close attention to. This paper introduces the observation system of the groundwater dynamic state in the multilayered pitching aquifer, and expounds the hydrogeologic feature and the waterpower relations among aquifers. Furthermore, based on the analysis of the relations of the groundwater dynamic state to surface water, meteoric water and mining shaft outflow rate, this paper establishes main water filled aquifers of mining shaft (C 3-1 ,C 3-2 ,C 3-3 and O 2).In the light of the actual situation of the greatly changing aquifer occurrence and steep dip angle, the “two layer space curved surface seepage model" and the calculating step are all suggested. Since 1991,the groundwater dynamic state of the next year has been predicted (numerical simulation) every year. Contracting with the measured data, we gain a relatively ideal effect.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271295,52088102).
文摘To propel the application of a bottom-hinged flap breakwater in real sea conditions,a two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics numerical model was conducted to investigate the pitching motion response and wave attenuation in random waves.First,the flow velocity distribution characteristic of the pitching flap at typical times was summarized.Then,the effects of random wave and flap parameters on the flap’s significant pitching angle amplitude θ_(s) and hydrodynamic coefficients were investigated.The results reveal that θ_(s) and wave reflection coefficient K_(r) values increase with increasing significant wave height Hs,random wave steepnessλs,and flap relative height.As Hs andλs increase,the wave transmission coefficient K_(t) increases while the wave dissipation coefficient K_(d) decreases.Additionally,K_(t) decreases with increasing flap relative height.With increasing equivalent damping coefficient ratio,θ_(s) and K_(t) decrease,while K_(r) and K_(d) increase.The relationships betweenλs and flap relative height on the one hand andθ_(s),K_(r),K_(t),and K_(d) in random waves on the other hand are compared to those in regular waves.Based on the equal incident wave energy and the equal incident wave energy flux,the pitching flap performs better in the wave attenuation capability under random waves than in regular waves.Finally,the dimensionless parameters with respect to random wave and flap were used to derive the K_(r) and K_(t) for-mulae,which were validated with the related data.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52279081,and 51839001).
文摘The behaviors of unsteady flow structures and corresponding hydrodynamics for a pitching hydrofoil are investigated numerically and theoretically in the present paper.The aims are to derive the total lift by finite-domain impulse theory for subcavitating flow(σ=8.0)and cavitating flow(σ=3.0),and to quantify the distinct impact of individual vortex structures on the transient lift to appreciate the interplay among cavitation,flow structures,and vortex dynamics.The motion of the hydrofoil is set to pitch up clockwise with an almost constant rate from 0°to 15°and then back to 0°,for the Reynolds number,7.5×105,and the frequency,0.2 Hz,respectively.The results reveal that the presence of cavities delays the migration of the laminar separation bubble(LSB)from the trailing edge(TE)to the leading edge(LE),consequently postponing the hysteresis in the inflection of lift coefficients.The eventual stall under the sub-cavitation regime is the result of LSB bursting.While the instabilities within the leading-edge LSB induce the convection of cavitation-dominated vortices under the cavitation regime instead.Having validated the lift coefficients on the hydrofoil through the finite-domain impulse theory using the standard force expression,the Lamb vector integral emerges as the main contribution to the generation of unsteady lift.Moreover,the typical vortices’contributions to the transient lift during dynamic stall are accurately quantified.The analysis indicates that the clockwise leading-edge vortex(−LEV)contributes positively,while the counterclockwise trailing-edge vortex(+TEV)contributes negatively.The negative influence becomes particularly pronounced after reaching the peak of total lift,as the shedding of the concentrated wake vortex precipitates a sharp decline due to a predominant negative lift contribution from the TEV region.Generally,the vortices’contribution is relatively modest in sub-cavitating flow,but it is notably more significant in the context of incipient cavitating flow.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.50879031
文摘The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive performance was examined using three deflexion modes which are respectively, modified Bose mode, cantilever beam with uniformly distributed load and cantilever beam with non-uniformly distributed load. The results show that maximum thrust can be achieved with the pitching axis at the trailing edge, but the highest propulsive efficiency can be achieved with the pitching axis either 1/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in modified Bose mode, or 2/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in cantilever beam mode. At the same time, the effects of the Strouhal number and maximal attack angle on the hydrodynamics performance of the flexible fin were analyzed. Parameter interval of the maximum thrust coefficient and the highest propulsive efficiency were gained. If the Strouhal number is low, high propulsive efficiency can be achieved at low αmax , and vice versa.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.GZ 1280, 11722215 and 11721202)supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant with funding from the Korean government (MSIT) (No.2011-0030013, No.2018R1A2B2007117)
文摘This research examines the vortex behaviors and aerodynamic forces in dynamic stall phenomena at a transitional Reynolds number(Re=90000)using experimental and numerical approaches.Periodic sinusoidal pitching motion at two different reduced frequencies is used to achieve the dynamic stall of a NACA 0012 airfoil.Several leading edge vortices form and detach in the dynamic stall stage.The flow then quickly transitions to a full separation zone in the stall stage when the angle of attack starts to decrease.There is discrepancy between the phaseaveraged and instantaneous flow field in that the small flow structures increased with angle of attack,which is a characteristic of the flow field at the transitional Reynolds number.The interaction between the streamwise vortices in the three-dimensional numerical results and the leading edge vortex are the main contribution to the turbulent flow.In addition,the leading edge vortex that supplies vortex lift is more stable at higher reduced frequency,which decreases the lift fluctuation in the dynamic stall stage.The leading edge vortex at higher reduced frequency is strong enough to stabilize the flow,even when the airfoil is in the down-stroke phase.
基金a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council of the United Kingdom
文摘The use of oscillating flexible fins in propulsion has been the subject of several studies in recent years, but attention israrely paid to the specific role of stiffness profile in thrust production.Stiffness profile is defined as the variation in localchordwise bending stiffness (EI) of a fin, from leading to trailing edge.In this study, flexible fins with a standard NACA0012shape were tested alongside fins with a stiffness profile mimicking that of a Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus).The finswere oscillated with a pitching sinusoidal motion over a range of frequencies and amplitudes, while torque, lateral force andstatic thrust were measured.Over the range of oscillation parameters tested, it was shown that the fin with a biomimetic stiffness profile offered a significantimprovement in static thrust, compared to a fin of similar dimensions with a standard NACA0012 aerofoil profile.Thebiomimetic fin also produced thrust more consistently over each oscillation cycle.A comparison of fin materials of different stiffness showed that the improvement was due to the stiffness profile itself, andwas not simply an effect of altering the overall stiffness of the fin.Fins of the same stiffness profile were observed to follow thesame thrust-power curve, independent of the stiffness of the moulding material.Biomimetic fins were shown to produce up to26% greater thrust per watt of input power, within the experimental range.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.GZ 1280,11722215 and 11721202)。
文摘The individual influence of pitching and plunging motions on flow structures is studied experimentally by changing the phase lag between the geometrical angle of attack and the plunging angle of attack.Five phase lags are chosen as the experimental parameters,while the Strouhal number,the reduced frequency and the Reynolds number are fixed.During the motion of the airfoil,the leading edge vortex,the reattached vortex and the secondary vortex are observed in the flow field.The leading edge vortex is found to be the main flow structure through the proper orthogonal decomposition.The increase of phase lag results in the increase of the leading edge velocity,which strongly influences the leading edge shear layer and the leading edge vortex.The plunging motion contributes to the development of the leading edge shear layer,while the pitching motion is the key reason for instability of the leading edge shear layer.It is also found that a certain increase of phase lag,around 34.15°in this research,can increase the airfoil lift.
文摘In recent years, a lot of research work has been carried out on the cycloidal rotors. However, it lacks thorough understanding about the effects of the blade platform shape on the hover efficiency of the cycloidal rotor, and the knowledge of how to design the platform shape of the blades. This paper presents a numerical simulation model based on Unsteady ReynoldsAveraged Navier–Stokes equations(URANSs), which is further validated by the experimental results. The effects of blade aspect ratio and taper ratio are analyzed, which shows that the cycloidal rotors with the same chord length have quite similar performance even though the blade aspect ratio varies from a very small value to a large one. By comparing the cycloidal rotors with different taper ratios, it is found that the rotors with large blade taper ratio outperform those with small taper ratio. This is due to the fact that the blade with larger taper ratio has longer chord and hence better efficiency. The analysis results show that the unsteady aerodynamic effects due to blade pitching motion play a more important role in the efficiency than the blade platform shape. Therefore we should pay more attention to the blade airfoil and pitching motion than the blade platform shape.The main contributions of this paper include: the analysis of the effects of aspect ratio and taper ratio on the hover efficiency of cycloidal rotor based on both the experimental and numerical simulation results; the finding of the main influencing factors on the hover efficiency; the qualitative guidance on how to design the blade platform shape for cycloidal rotors.
文摘In this paper we investigated how the running speed would affect the dynamics of body pitching, and whether body inertiais important for animals. Passive trotting of spring-mass model and passive bounding of spring-beam model were studied atdifferent speeds for different sets of body parameters respectively. Furthermore, different body inertias were used in bounding.We found that running speed exerts effect on leg performance by means of centrifugal force. The centrifugal force can be understoodas an enhancement to the natural frequency of the spring-mass system. The disadvantage of body pitching may beoffset by the great increase in centrifugal force at high speed. The results also reveal that body mass distribution might not be themain reason for the difference in maximal running speeds of different animals.
基金the Youth Science Foundation(No.20181111502212)for their support。
文摘In the pitching motion,the unsteady transition and relaminarization position plays an important role in the dynamic characteristics of the airfoil.In order to facilitate the computer to automatically and accurately calculate the position of the transition and relaminarization,a Variable Slip Window Technology(VSWT)suitable for airfoil dynamic data processing was developed using the S809 airfoil experimental data in this paper and two calculation strategies,i.e.,global strategy and single point strategy,were proposed:global strategy and single point strategy.The core of the VSWT is the selection of the window function h and the parameters setting in the h function.The effect of the VSWT was evaluated using the dimensionless pulse strength value(INB),which can be used to evaluate the signal characteristics,of the root mean square(RMS)value of the fluctuating pressure.It is found that:the h function characteristics have a significant influence on the VSWT.The suitable functions are Hn function constructed in this paper and step function.For the left boundary of the magnified area,the step function can obtain the largest INB value,but the robustness is not good.The H1 function(Gaussian-like function,n=1)can show higher robustness while ensuring a large INB value.The two computing strategies,which are single point strategy and global strategy,have their own advantages and disadvantages.The former strategy,that is the single point strategy,can achieve a higher INB value,but the RMS magnification at the feature position needs to be known in advance.Although the INB value obtained by the latter strategy,that is the global strategy,is slightly smaller than the calculation results of the former strategy,it is not necessary to know the RMS magnification at the feature position in advance.So the global strategy has better robustness.The experimental data of NACA0012 airfoil was used to further validate the developed VSWT in this paper,and the results show that the VSWT developed in this paper can still double the INB value of the transition/relaminarization position.The VSWT developed in this paper has certain practicability,which is convenient for the computer to automatically determine the transition/relaminarization characteristics.
文摘Experimental and numerical methods were applied to investigating high subsonic and supersonic flows over a 60°swept delta wing in fixed state and pitching oscillation. Static pressure coefficient distributions over the wing leeward surface and the hysteresis loops of pressure coefficient versus angle of attack at the sensor locations were obtained by wind tunnel tests. Similar results were obtained by numerical simulations which agreed well with the experiments. Flow structure around the wing was also demonstrated by the numerical simulation. Effects of Mach number and angle of attack on pressure distribution curves in static tests were investigated. Effects of various oscillation parameters including Mach number, mean angle of attack, pitching amplitude and frequency on hysteresis loops were investigated in dynamic tests and the associated physical mechanisms were discussed. Vortex breakdown phenomenon over the wing was identified at high angles of attack using the pressure coefficient curves and hysteresis loops, and its effects on the flow features were discussed.
文摘There is a need for the prevention of upper extremity injuries that affect a large number of competitive baseball players.Currently available evidence alludes to three possible ways to prevent these injuries:1) regulation of unsafe participation factors,2) implementation of exercise intervention to modify suboptimal physical characteristics,and 3) instructional intervention to correct improper pitching techniques.Of these three strategies,instruction of proper pitching technique is under-explored as a method of injury prevention.Therefore,the purpose of this review was to explore the utility of pitching technique instruction in prevention of pitching-related upper extremity injuries by presenting evidence linking pitching technique and pitching-related upper extremity injuries,as well as identifying considerations and potential barriers in pursuing this approach to prevent injuries.Various kinematic parameters measured using laboratory-based motion capture system have been linked to excessive joint loading,and thus pitching-related upper extremity injuries.As we gain more knowledge about the influence of pitching kinematics on joint loading and injury risk,it is important to start exploring ways to modify pitching technique through instruction and feedback while considering the specific skill components to address,mode of instruction,target population,duration of program,and ways to effectively collaborate with coaches and parents.
基金project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants 51306020, 11172040)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (Grant 3144034)the Excellent Young Scholars Research Fund of Beijing Institute of Technology
文摘The objective of this paper is to address the transient flow structures around a pitching hydrofoil by com- bining physical and numerical studies. In order to predict the dynamic behavior of the flow structure effectively, the Lagrangian coherent structures （LCS） defined by the ridges of the finite-time Lyapunov exponent （FTLE） are utilized under the framework of Navier-Stokes flow computations. In the numerical simulations, the k-w shear stress trans- port （SST） turbulence model, coupled with a two-equation F-Reo transition model, is used for the turbulence closure. Results are presented for a NACA66 hydrofoil undergoing slowly and rapidly pitching motions from 0° to 15° then back to 0° at a moderate Reynolds number Re = 7.5 × 105. The results reveal that the transient flow structures can be observed by the LCS method. For the slowly pitching case, it consists of five stages： quasi-steady and laminar, transition from laminar to turbulent, vortex development, large-scale vortex shedding, and reverting to laminar. The observation of LCS and Lagrangian particle tracers elucidates that the trailing edge vortex is nearly attached and stable during the vortex development stage and the interaction between the leading and trailing edge vortex caused by the adverse pres- sure gradient forces the vortexes to shed downstream during the large-scale vortex shedding stage, which corresponds to obvious fluctuations of the hydrodynamic response. For the rapidly pitching case, the inflection is hardly to be observed and the stall is delayed. The vortex formation, interaction, and shedding occurred once instead of being repeated three times, which is responsible for just one fluctuation in the hydrody- namic characteristics. The numerical results also show that the FTLE field has the potential to identify the transient flows, and the LCS can represent the divergence extent of infinite neighboring particles and capture the interface of the vortex region.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11472174)
文摘During the cruising of a supercavitating vehicle, the relative motion between the supercavity and the vehicle has a significant effect on the stability of the supercavity and the trajectory of the vehicle. In this paper,periodically forced pitching of a supercavitating vehicle is investigated numerically by a dynamic mesh method.The simulated result of the flow field around a pitching ventilated supercavitating vehicle in a water tunnel is compared with the experimental result. The evolution of the cavity morphology, the pressure distribution and the hydrodynamics of the vehicle are in good agreement with the experimental data. The effect of different pitching amplitudes and frequencies is studied. Also, the effect of the tunnel wall and the bracing structure is analyzed.
文摘An experimental investigation of the shock-buffet phenomenon subject to unsteady pitching supercritical airfoil around its quarter chord has been conducted in a transonic wind tunnel.The model was equipped with pressure taps connected to the fast response pressuretransducers.Measurements were conducted at different free-stream Mach number from 0.61 to0.76.The principle goal of this investigation was to experimentally discuss the shock-buffet criterion over a SC(2)-0410 supercritical pitching related to the hysteresis loops of total drag and trailing edge pressure,the behaviour of the shock wave foot location,the pressure distribution over the upper surface,and by implementing the wavelet analysis of the normal force.To ensure capturing the buffet phenomenon by utilizing these criteria,a pressure port has been drilled exactly at the trailing edge of the airfoil where its output was used to detect the buffet phenomenon for different conditions.Visual representation of the flow using the shadow graph flow visualization technique for different test cases is further used to illustrate the unsteady shock wave motion.A comparative analysis of experimental measurements shows that the conducted criteria confirm each other when the buffet phenomenon occurs at the position of the oscillating cycle.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52109111,52079004,and U20B2004)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(Grant No.3212023)the State Key Program for Basic Research of China(Grant No.MKS20210003).
文摘The objective of this paper is to investigate the hysteresis effect of cavitating flow over a Clark-Y hydrofoil undergoing a transient pitching motion at Reynolds number Re=4.55×105,cavitation numberσ=1.33,pitching frequency f*=2 Hz via combined experimental and numerical studies.A hysteresis phenomenon is observed in the hydrodynamic curve and cavity area in increasing and decreasing of the angle of attackα.The hydrodynamic curves are divided into three regions:Regions A,B and C.For Region A,the lift coefficient of downstroke is lower than that of the upstroke,and the lift coefficient curve of the downstroke is more unstable.The formation and development of counterclockwise trailing edge vortex(TEV)are responsible for the decline and fluctuation of lift during the downstroke,thus leading to the increase of the hysteresis loop.Compared with the upstroke,the hydrodynamic curve in downstroke is shifted laterally to some extent in Region B.The delay effect is the main factor leading to the shift of the hydrodynamic curve,which corresponds to the minimum hysteresis loop.In Region C,the hysteresis loop is maximum and the evolution trend of the hydrodynamic curve is peak-valley opposites.When the direction of oscillation changes,the detachment and dwell time of the cavity are advanced,thus leading to the difference of hydrodynamic curve and the increase of hysteresis loop.
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文摘The two-dimensional wake produced by a time-periodic pitching foil with the asymmetric geometry is investigated in the present work.Through numerically solving nonlinear Navier–Stokes equations,we discuss the relationship among the kinematics of the prescribed motion,the asymmetric parameter K ranged as-1≤K≤1,and the types of the wakes including the mP+nS wake,the B′enard–von K′arm′an wake,the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake,and the deviated wake.Compared with previous studies,we reveal that the asymmetric geometry of a pitching foil directly affects the foil's wake structures.The numerical results show that the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake is easily deviated at K〈0,while the symmetry-breaking of the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake is delayed at K〉0.Through the vortex dynamic method,we understand that the initial velocity of the vortex affected by the foil's asymmetry plays a key role in the deviation of the reverse B′enard–von K′arm′an wake.Moreover,we provide a theoretical model to predict the wake deviation of the asymmetric foil.
文摘Huainan area is an important coal base of the east of China. In the early part of the 1980s, the study of the underground waters dynamic state in the area was gradually paid close attention to. This paper introduces the observation system of the groundwater dynamic state in the multilayered pitching aquifer, and expounds the hydrogeologic feature and the waterpower relations among aquifers. Furthermore, based on the analysis of the relations of the groundwater dynamic state to surface water, meteoric water and mining shaft outflow rate, this paper establishes main water filled aquifers of mining shaft (C 3-1 ,C 3-2 ,C 3-3 and O 2).In the light of the actual situation of the greatly changing aquifer occurrence and steep dip angle, the “two layer space curved surface seepage model" and the calculating step are all suggested. Since 1991,the groundwater dynamic state of the next year has been predicted (numerical simulation) every year. Contracting with the measured data, we gain a relatively ideal effect.
