Aerodynamic Effects of Knitted Wire Meshes—CFD Simulations of the Flow Field and Influence on the Flow Separation of a Backward-Facing Ramp
Open Access
- 30 November 2022
- Vol. 7 (12), 370
- https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7120370
Abstract
Passive flow control techniques are needed to reduce flow separation and enhance aerodynamic performance. In this work, the effect of a knitted wire mesh on the flow separation of a backward-facing ramp was numerically investigated for a Reynolds number of 3000. A grid independence study and a RANS turbulence model sensitivity analysis were conducted. The CFD simulations exhibited counter-rotating streamwise vortices emerging from the knitted wire mesh, and the reattachment length was significantly reduced. A variation of the knitted wire rows revealed a maximum reduction of the reattachment length of 25.7% for the case of four rows. A comparison with a different knitted wire mesh geometry yielded a decreased reattachment length reduction.Funding Information
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (KK5020302CL0)
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