Studies on a Blade Leading Edge Separation Bubble Affected by Periodic Wakes: Its Transitional Behavior and Boundary Layer Loss Reduction

摘要

This study deals with extensive hot-wire probe measurements of wake-affected separation bubble on the leading edge of a test model. The purpose of the study is to investigate time-resolved response of the separation bubble to incoming wake passing. Another focus is placed on the wake effect on aerodynamic loss generated in the separated boundary layer, seeking any relationship between the suppression of the separation bubble on a cascade airfoil and aerodynamic gain due to the clocking in turbomachines. The test model has a semicircular leading edge and two flat-plates. Incoming wakes are generated by circular cylinders which are horizontally fixed in the wake generator. Several types of wake generating cylinders are used in order to change wake properties. The hot-wire measurements have revealed the time-resolved responses of the separated boundary layer to the wake passage. Effects of calmed regions just behind the moving wakes are also identified.