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Theoretical investigation of turbulent boundary layer over a wavy surface

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Chang, Liang-Chou (1975) Theoretical investigation of turbulent boundary layer over a wavy surface. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ANTA-K262. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11122015-115400945

Abstract

The important features of the two-dimensional incompressible turbulent flow over a wavy surface of wavelength comparable with the boundary layer thickness are analyzed.

A turbulent field method using model equation for turbulent shear stress similar to the scheme of Bradshaw, Ferriss and Atwell (1967) is employed with suitable modification to cover the viscous sublayer. The governing differential equations are linearized based on the small but finite amplitude to wavelength ratio. An orthogonal wavy coordinate system, accurate to the second order in the amplitude ratio, is adopted to avoid the severe restriction to the validity of linearization due to the large mean velocity gradient near the wall. Analytic solution up to the second order is obtained by using the method of matched-asymptotic-expansion based on the large Reynolds number and hence the small skin friction coefficient.

In the outer part of the layer, the perturbed flow is practically "inviscid." Solutions for the velocity, Reynolds stress and also the wall pressure distributions agree well with the experimental measurement. In the wall region where the perturbed Reynolds stress plays an important role in the process of momentum transport, only a qualitative agreement is obtained. The results also show that the nonlinear second-order effect is negligible for amplitude ratio of 0.03. The discrepancies in the detailed structure of the velocity, shear stress, and skin friction distributions near the wall suggest modifications to the model are required to describe the present problem.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Aeronautics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Unknown, Unknown
Group:GALCIT
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:4 April 1975
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:11122015-115400945
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11122015-115400945
DOI:10.7907/ANTA-K262
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:9277
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:09 Dec 2015 19:26
Last Modified:09 Nov 2022 19:20

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