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Rotary oscillation control of a cylinder wake

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 April 2006

P. T. Tokumaru
Affiliation:
Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories, California Institute of Technology 301–46, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
P. E. Dimotakis
Affiliation:
Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories, California Institute of Technology 301–46, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA

Abstract

Exploratory experiments have been performed on circular cylinders executing forced rotary oscillations in a steady uniform flow. Flow visualization and wake profile measurements at moderate Reynolds numbers have shown that a considerable amount of control can be exerted over the structure of the wake by such means. In particular, a large increase, or decrease, in the resulting displacement thickness, estimated cylinder drag, and associated mixing with the free stream can be achieved, depending on the frequency and amplitude of oscillation.

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© 1991 Cambridge University Press

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