A study in the developing region of square jet

The developing region of a turbulent square jet is investigated using high-resolution particle image velocimetry (PIV). The mean velocity and turbulence stresses are presented in various horizontal planes, along the jet centerline covering the initial region of the jet as well as the transition to the self-similar region. To study the flow structure away from the central plane, velocity measurements in two additional horizontal planes, one located halfway from the jet central plane toward the edge and the other at the edge of the square jet, are also examined. Analysis of the instantaneous velocity fields reveal the presence of an arrow-like feature in the square jet due to the higher instability generated in the jet shear layer compared with a round jet. To elucidate the imprints of the vortex structures present in the jets, a swirling strength-based vortex identification methodology is applied on a large ensemble of instantaneous velocity fields. Statistical analysis of the number of vortex cores, and their size and rotational strength in the measurement plane is undertaken. Vortex population at the edge was found to be very different compared with that in the central plane.     

Helical modes in low- and high-swirl jets measured by tomographic PIV

We report on a parallel study on properties of large-scale vortical structures in low- and high-swirl turbulent jets by means of the time-resolved tomographic particle image velocimetry technique. The high-swirl jet flow is featured by a well-established bubble-type vortex breakdown with a central recirculation zone. In the low-swirl flow, the mean axial velocity, while intermittently acquiring negative values, remains positive in the mean but with a local velocity defect immediately downstream from the nozzle exit, followed by a spiralling vortex core system and its eventual breakdown. Measurements of the 3D velocity fields allowed direct analysis of the azimuthal/helical modes via Fourier transform over the azimuthal angle and proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) analysis in the Fourier space. A precessing vortex core is detected for both swirl cases, whereas the POD analysis showed that the one originating in the bubble-type vortex breakdown is much more energetic and easier to detect.     

Formation of vortices in a laminar jet under the action of acoustic field

Results on visual investigation of a structure of a round minijet under the action of an acoustic field are presented. Characteristic features of the laminar jet structure in the acoustic field were revealed from the data of video and photo records of a flow picture. In the flow we observed characteristic large-scale vortex structures and violent turbulent mixing zones.We revealed formation of vortex structures in a laminar jet under acoustic field and an oscillating jet flow regime at the outlet from the pipe 1.35 mm in diameter.     

Modulation of large-scale meandering and three-dimensional flows in turbulent slot jets

We investigate a vertically discharged shallow wall-bounded turbulent water jet both experimentally (LIF, TomoPIV) and numerically (LES). We identify the well-known meandering motion of the jet core generating large-scale planar vortices similar to the Karman vortex street. The modulation of the meandering amplitude is identified in experiments and simulations, which is attributed to the competition between sinusoidal and symmetric instability modes. TomoPIV data confirms that elongated streamwise vortices represent the smaller scale vortical structure of the jet in the near and far fields.     

Experimental investigation on drag reduction in a turbulent boundary layer with a submerged synthetic jet

This work investigates the active control of a fully developed turbulent boundary layer by a submerged synthetic jet actuator.The impacts of the control are explored by measuring the streamwise velocities using particle image velocimetry,and reduction of the skin-friction drag is observed in a certain range downstream of the orifice.The coherent structure is defined and extracted using a spatial two-point correlation function,and it is found that the synthetic jet can efficiently reduce the streamwise scale of the coherent structure.Proper orthogonal decomposition analysis reveals that large-scale turbulent kinetic energy is significantly attenuated with the introduction of a synthetic jet.The conditional averaging results show that the induction effect of the prograde vortex on the low-speed fluid in a large-scale fluctuation velocity field is deadened,thereby suppressing the bursting process near the wall.     

自耦合射流冲击冷却的数值计算

本文利用动网格技术对两维自耦合射流冲击冷却恒热流壁面进行了数值模拟,腔体底面具有一定的运动规律,每个时间步网格会重新划分。通过对流场和温度场的分析,得出以下结论:自耦合射流是零质量射流,射流的截面速度分布具有自相似性。涡对的平移和破碎影响了温度场的分布,从而冲击靶面温度最低点不是出现在射流驻点区,而是对应于涡对破碎、紊流度最大的位置。     

High-repetition rate measurements of temperature and thermal dissipation in a non-premixed turbulent jet flame

High-repetition rate laser Rayleigh scattering is used to study the temperature fluctuations, power spectra, gradients, and thermal dissipation rate characteristics of a non-premixed turbulent jet flame at a Reynolds number of 15,200. The radial temperature gradient is measured by a two-point technique, whereas the axial gradient is measured from the temperature time-series combined with Taylor’s hypothesis. The temperature power spectra along the jet centerline exhibit only a small inertial subrange, probably because of the low local Reynolds number (Re_δ ≈ 2000), although a larger inertial subrange is present in the spectra at off-centerline locations. Scaling the frequency by the estimated Batchelor frequency improves the collapse of the dissipation region of the spectra, but this collapse is not as good as is obtained in non-reacting jets. Probability density functions of the thermal dissipation are shown to deviate from lognormal in the low-dissipation portion of the distribution when only one component of the gradient is used. In contrast, nearly log-normal distributions are obtained along the centerline when both axial and radial components are included, even for locations where the axial gradient is not resolved. The thermal dissipation PDFs measured off the centerline deviate from log-normal owing to large-scale intermittency. At one-half the visible flame length, the radial profile of the mean thermal dissipation exhibits a peak off the centerline, whereas farther downstream the peak dissipation occurs on the centerline. The mean thermal dissipation on centerline is observed to increase linearly with downstream distance, reach a peak at the location of maximum mean centerline temperature, and then decrease for farther downstream locations. Many of these observed trends are not consistent with equivalent non-reacting turbulent jet measurements, and thus indicate the importance of understanding how heat release modifies the turbulence structure of jet flames.     

Incomplete similarity of a plane turbulent wall jet on smooth and transitionally rough surfaces

This study assesses the hypothesis of incomplete similarity for a plane turbulent wall jet on smooth and transitionally rough surfaces. Typically, a wall jet is considered to consist of two regions: an inner layer and an outer layer. The degree to which these two regions reach equilibrium with each other and interact to produce the property of self-similarity remains an open question. In this study, the analysis of the outer and inner regions indicates that each region is characterised by a half-width which exhibits its own distinct dependence on the streamwise distance x from the slot, and a single self-similar structure for both regions does not exist. More specifically, the inner and outer layers of the wall jet exhibit different scaling laws, which results in two self-similar mean velocity profiles, both of which retain a dependence on the slot height H. As such, incomplete similarity of the wall jet on smooth and transitionally rough surfaces is confirmed by this study. In addition, comparison of the experimental results for the transitionally rough surface with the smooth wall case indicates that the surface roughness modifies the development of the mean velocity profile in both the inner and outer regions, although the effect on the outer region is relatively small and close to the experimental uncertainty.     

Mechanics of the turbulent-nonturbulent interface of a jet

We report the results of an experimental investigation of the mechanics and transport processes at the bounding interface between the turbulent and nonturbulent regions of flow in a turbulent jet, which shows the existence of a finite jump in the tangential velocity at the interface. This is associated with small-scale eddying motion at the outward propagating interface (nibbling) by which irrotational fluid becomes turbulent, and this implies that large-scale engulfment is not the dominant entrainment process. Interpretation of the jump as a singular structure yields an essential and significant contribution to the mean shear in the jet mixing region. Finally, our observations provide a justification for Prandtl's original hypothesis of a constant eddy viscosity in the nonturbulent outer jet region.     

Flow and mixing fields of turbulent bluff-body jets and flames

The mean structure of turbulent bluff-body jets and flames is presented. Measurements of the flow and mixing fields are compared with predictions made using standard turbulence models. It is found that two vortices exist in the recirculation zone; an outer vortex close to the air coflow and an inner vortex between the outer vortex and the jet. The inner vortex is found to shift downstream with increasing jet momentum flux relative to the coflow momentum flux and gradually loses its circulation pattern. The momentum flux ratio of the jet to the coflow in isothermal flows is found to be the only scaling parameter for the flow field structure. Three mixing layers are identified in the recirculation zone. Numerical simulations using the standard k-? and Reynolds stress turbulence models underpredict the length of the recirculation zone. A simple modification to the C₁ constant in the dissipation transport equation fixes this deficiency and gives better predictions of the flow and mixing fields. The mixed-is-burnt combustion model is found to be adequate for simulating the temperature and mixing field in the recirculation zone of the bluff-body flames.     

Blowout limits of inclined nonpremixed turbulent jet flames

The blowout behavior of inclined nonpremixed turbulent jet flames is investigated by varying the jet inclined angle in the range of -90° to 90° The critical jet velocity at blow-out limit is quantified experimentally for various nozzle diameters, different fuels and inclined angles. Numerical simulations are performed to emphasize the flow field difference for the positive and negative inclined angles. Physical modeling is conducted to incorporate the effect of the inclined angle on blow-out behavior. Major findings include: (1) The negatively inclined jet flames show more intense yellow luminosity with larger sooting zones than the positively inclined jet flames; (2) The blowout limit decreases appreciably with the jet inclined angle for the negatively inclined flames, while for the positively inclined jet flames, this decrease is relatively small; (3) Physical analysis of the flow development of inclined jets is conducted, indicating the centerline velocity along the jet trajectory decreases faster for the flame with smaller inclined angle. And the decrease rate is relatively larger for the negatively inclined jet flames; (4) Based on the analysis of the flow development as well as the characteristic velocity with the inclined angle variation, a model based on the Damköhler number (Da) accounting for the effect of jet inclined angle is developed to characterize the blowout limits of inclined jet flames. The proposed model successfully correlates the experimental data. The present findings provide new data and a basic scaling law for the blowout limit of nonpremixed inclined turbulent jet flames, revealing the effect of the relative angle between the jet momentum and buoyancy.     

Flow mapping of a jet in crossflow with Stereoscopic PIV

Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) has been used to make a three-dimensional flow mapping of a jet in crossflow. The Reynolds number based on the free stream velocity and the jet diameter was nominally 2400. A jet-to-crossflow velocity ratio of 3.3 was used. Details of the formation of the counter rotating vortex pair found behind the jet are shown. The vortex pair results in two regions with strong reversed velocities behind the jet trajectory. Regions of high turbulent kinetic energy are identified. The signature of the unsteady shear layer vortices is found in the mean vorticity field.     

变密度随机涡模型在湍流射流扩散火焰中的应用

采用变密度随机涡模型,对H₂/O₂/N₂湍流射流扩散火焰进行数值模拟,湍流过程通过涡的采样、涡的抑制和涡的翻转实现.其中,针对变密度反应流问题,提出一种大涡抑制的新机制,并详细讨论各种参数对模型预测效果的影响.计算结果表明,修改后的模型可以合理预测H₂/O₂/N₂射流火焰结构,能够反映湍流的涡特性;模型中与涡采样和涡抑制有关的参数对预测结果有一定影响.     

Effect of VGs on a turbulent hydrogen jet

The aim of this study is to investigate numerically the effects of four vortices on the dynamic, scalar, and turbulent fields of the hydrogen jet. These vortices, which appear in the vicinities of the nozzle, are created by the vortex generators (VGs), and they are assembled with periodicity or symmetry in order, respectively, to give four vortices of the same or opposite direction. A second-order Reynolds stress model is used to investigate asymmetric turbulent jet. The results indicate that the presence of the vortex near the emission jet section noticeably enhances mixing to ensure a good combustion.     

Etude numérique des effets de densité dans un jet de mélange turbulent en microgravité

Numerical study of density effects on a turbulent mixing jet in microgravity. The aim of this paper is to present density effects on a turbulent heterogeneous mixing free jet in microgravity. The influence of the inlet density ratio S between the jet and the surrounding gas is pointed out from numerical simulations based on second order single point closure schemes. The mean quantities, entrainment, expansion and second order moments are presented. The density ratio varies from 0,14 to 5,11. Results are discussed in comparison with both experimental data and asymptotical considerations. It is shown that the density ratio effects on the jet development vanish far from the exit leading to self-similar profiles (full self-preservation according to George [1]).     

A computational study of asymmetric glottal jet deflection during phonation

Two-dimensional numerical simulations are used to explore the mechanism for asymmetric deflection of the glottal jet during phonation. The model employs the full Navier-Stokes equations for the flow but a simple laryngeal geometry and vocal-fold motion. The study focuses on the effect of Reynolds number and glottal opening angle with a particular emphasis on examining the importance of the so-called "Coanda effect" in jet deflection. The study indicates that the glottal opening angle has no substantial effect on glottal jet deflection. Deflection in the glottal jet is always preceded by large-scale asymmetry in the downstream portion of the glottal jet. A detailed analysis of the velocity and vorticity fields shows that these downstream asymmetric vortex structures induce a flow at the glottal exit which is the primary driver for glottal jet deflection.     

Equations for describing a family of self-similar solutions of the far field of a round submerged jet

The flow of a turbulent round submerged jet in far field has been considered. The modified Navier?Stokes equations have been derived with the aid of known self-similar properties of the time-mean flow as well as the spatial and temporal characteristics of the entire spectrum of the scales of turbulent fluctuations. A technique has been proposed for the numerical computation of these equations to describe a family of self-similar solutions in a cylindrical region with periodic boundary conditions in the longitudinal direction, and the velocity of the jet expansion enters the obtained equations explicitly as a parameter.     

Visualization of the large-scale vortex structures in excited turbulent jets

The present work is a part of the more common research aimed at establishing the role of large-scale vortex structures in the mechanism of noise generation by subsonic turbulent jet. The work presents the results of photography and videography of fast non-stationary processes in a circular subsonic jet under lateral acoustic excitation by harmonical source located upstream in a stilling chamber. Jet velocity varied in the range of 40–200 m/s (M=0.12–0.6).     

Effect of Acoustic Field on the Structure of a Round Minijet

Presented are results of visual studying the structure of a round minijet flowing into the atmosphere exposed to an acoustic field. The studies were performed with the laminar jet flow. According to the photo and video recording of the flow pattern we revealed characteristic features of the jet structure in the acoustic field. Characteristic vortex structures and zones with intensive turbulent mixing were detected in the flow.We revealed the process of formation of vortex structures in a laminar jet under the action of the acoustic field, vibrational and rotational jet flows at the outlet of the pipe 1.35 mm in diameter. The present study is a continuation of the research on a minijet structure in an acoustic field [13].     

Effects of single synthetic jet on turbulent boundary layer

The turbulent boundary layer (TBL) is actively controlled by the synthetic jet generated from a circular hole. According to the datasets of velocity fields acquired by a time-resolved particle image velocimetry (TR-PIV) system, the average drag reduction rate of 6.2% in the downstream direction of the hole is obtained with control. The results of phase averaging show that the synthetic jet generates one vortex pair each period and the consequent vortex evolves into hairpin vortex in the environment with free-stream, while the reverse vortex decays rapidly. From the statistical average, it can be found that a low-speed streak is generated downstream. Induced by the two vortex legs, the fluid under them converges to the middle. The drag reduction effect produced by the synthetic jet is local, and it reaches a maximum value at x⁺=400, where the drag reduction rate reaches about 12.2%. After the extraction of coherent structure from the spatial two-point correlation analysis, it can be seen that the synthetic jet suppresses the streamwise scale and wall-normal scale of the large scale coherent structure, and slightly weakens the spanwise motion to achieve the effect of drag reduction.