Fundamental investigation of grid resolution on wake fidelity

Stephen L. Wood, James G. Coder, Nathan Hariharan

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Abstract

Simulations of a canonical helical vortex systems are utilized to explore the influence of grid resolutions on vortex wake breakdown. A consistent-strength helical vortex system will be created by an actuator “surface” representation of a rotor. Normal and oblique traversal of grid boundaries by waves and vortices of selected intensities will be analyzed to study the influence on vortex wake break down. The ensemble of simulations includes uniform overset and stretched background grids. The preservation of flow features as the wake field traverses resolution boundaries is described. Recommendations for grid configurations that best preserve the flow field are detailed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105241
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: Jan 8 2018Jan 12 2018

Publication series

NameAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018

Other

OtherAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period1/8/181/12/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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