Characteristics and mechanism investigation on drag reduction of oblique riblets

来源期刊:中南大学学报(英文版)2017年第6期

论文作者:谷云庆 范天星 牟介刚 吴登昊 郑水华 Evan Wang

文章页码:1379 - 1386

Key words:oblique riblets; drag reduction; Reynolds stress model (RSM); secondary vortex; numerical simulation

Abstract: This work primarily focuses on the drag reduction characteristics and mechanism investigation of oblique riblets. First, a calculation model of the oblique riblets surface is established, and Reynolds stress model (RSM) turbulence model is used for numerical simulation of the oblique riblets flow field. Subsequently, the influence of inclination angle between flow direction and arrangement direction of riblets on friction resistance and drag reduction rate is further analyzed. Through the investigation of the distribution of shear stress, pressure stress and velocity in oblique riblets boundary layer, the oblique riblets drag reduction mechanism is finally revealed. Results show that, with increase of velocity and inclination angle, the pressure resistance increases obviously, along with the decreasing of the viscous resistance distinctly. The maximum drag reduction rate of the oblique riblets is 7.33%. Moreover, when the inclination angle increases, the wall shear stress reduces on oblique riblets surface; while differential pressure increases at both sides of oblique riblets tips. In addition, when inclination angle is small, the secondary vortex at oblique riblets tips will disappear soon. New vortices will be formed inside the oblique riblets and cause the decrease of viscosity resistance. Thus, oblique riblets show a better drag reduction effect and have an effective control on boundary layer.

Cite this article as: GU Yun-qing, FAN Tian-xing, MOU Jie-gang, WU Deng-hao, ZHENG Shui-hua, Evan Wang. Characteristics and mechanism investigation on drag reduction of oblique riblets [J]. Journal of Central South University, 2017, 24(6): 1379-1386. DOI: 10.1007/s11771-017-3542-5.

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