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Sting-free measurements on a magnetically supported right circular cylinder aligned with the free stream

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 January 2008

HIROSHI HIGUCHI ,
HIDEO SAWADA  and
HIROYUKI KATO
HIROSHI HIGUCHI
Affiliation:
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
HIDEO SAWADA
Affiliation:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8522, Japan
HIROYUKI KATO
Affiliation:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8522, Japan
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Abstract

The flow over cylinders of varying fineness ratio (length to diameter) aligned with the free stream was examined using a magnetic suspension and balance system in order to avoid model support interference. The drag coefficient variation of a right circular cylinder was obtained for a wide range of fineness ratios. Particle image velocimetry (PIV) was used to examine the flow field, particularly the behaviour of the leading-edge separation shear layer and its effect on the wake. Reynolds numbers based on the cylinder diameter ranged from 5×104 to 1.1×105, while the major portion of the experiment was conducted at ReD=1.0×105. For moderately large fineness ratio, the shear layer reattaches with subsequent growth of the boundary layer, whereas over shorter cylinders, the shear layer remains detached. Differences in the wake recirculation region and the immediate wake patterns are clarified in terms of both the mean velocity and turbulent flow fields, including longitudinal vortical structures in the cross-flow plane of the wake. The minimum drag corresponded to the fineness ratio for which the separated shear layer reattached at the trailing edge of the cylinder. The base pressure was obtained with a telemetry technique. Pressure fields and aerodynamic force fluctuations are also discussed.

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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 596 , 25 January 2008 , pp. 49 - 72
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