Hybrid RANS/LES simulation of transitional shockwave/boundary-layer interaction

Bradley W. Tester, James G. Coder, Christopher S. Combs, John D. Schmisseur

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Abstract

A series of delayed detached eddy simulations were run to investigate the upstream flow field of a laminar-turbulent transitional shockwave/boundary-layer interaction generated by a standing cylinder mounted to a flat plate. Both fully turbulent and transitional simulations were run, and used the one-equation, Spalart-Allmaras (SA) eddy-viscosity model with and without the amplification factor transport (AFT) transition model. The simulations showed good qualitative agreement with the experimental reference, displaying the key features. However, the simulations overpredicted the centerline surface pressure downstream of the separation shock with the transitional case showing better agreement to the experimental reference. Velocity profiles in three separate regions show similar behavior between the two cases but the transitional case exhibits stronger upstream flow in the separation region. Additionally, two regions of upstream flow are present near the flat plate surface. Centerline surface skin friction indicates the influence the upstream influence has on the boundary layer upstream of the separation shock.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2018 Fluid Dynamics Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105531
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event48th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, 2018 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2018Jun 29 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Fluid Dynamics Conference

Other

Other48th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period6/25/186/29/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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