Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interaction

Three-dimensional shock/boundary layer interactions (SBLIs) in the hypersonic inlet generate the separation vortex, which affects the flow uniformity of the inlet and can even cause the inlet to unstart. This study experimentally investigates the separation vortex produced by a crossing SBLI in a su...

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Main Authors: Yi-long Zhao, Yong-yi Zhou, Yu-xin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2024-03-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0189960
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description Three-dimensional shock/boundary layer interactions (SBLIs) in the hypersonic inlet generate the separation vortex, which affects the flow uniformity of the inlet and can even cause the inlet to unstart. This study experimentally investigates the separation vortex produced by a crossing SBLI in a supersonic quiet wind tunnel. Using a nanoparticle-based planar laser scattering method, the tomography-like three-dimensional structures of the separation vortex on the transverse, streamwise, and horizontal planes are demonstrated. The semi-elliptical separation vortex is formed from a pair of anti-rotating vortices and exhibits eddies around the vortex core; it remains stable in the absence of the expansion effect. Additionally, fractal dimension analysis reveals that the separation vortex core experiences stable streamwise development, while its outer edge is fragmented and dissipated due to the shearing effect of the mainstream. This investigation provides valuable insight for potential flow control to mitigate separation issues in hypersonic inlets.
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spelling doaj.art-380d736460f242bfb2e24c22c37ecac62024-04-02T20:29:17ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262024-03-01143035007035007-1010.1063/5.0189960Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interactionYi-long Zhao0Yong-yi Zhou1Yu-xin Zhao2Hypersonic Technology Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410073, ChinaCollege of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410073, ChinaThree-dimensional shock/boundary layer interactions (SBLIs) in the hypersonic inlet generate the separation vortex, which affects the flow uniformity of the inlet and can even cause the inlet to unstart. This study experimentally investigates the separation vortex produced by a crossing SBLI in a supersonic quiet wind tunnel. Using a nanoparticle-based planar laser scattering method, the tomography-like three-dimensional structures of the separation vortex on the transverse, streamwise, and horizontal planes are demonstrated. The semi-elliptical separation vortex is formed from a pair of anti-rotating vortices and exhibits eddies around the vortex core; it remains stable in the absence of the expansion effect. Additionally, fractal dimension analysis reveals that the separation vortex core experiences stable streamwise development, while its outer edge is fragmented and dissipated due to the shearing effect of the mainstream. This investigation provides valuable insight for potential flow control to mitigate separation issues in hypersonic inlets.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0189960
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title Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interaction
title_full Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interaction
title_fullStr Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interaction
title_full_unstemmed Three-dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock/boundary layer interaction
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title_sort three dimensional characteristics of separation vortex generated by crossing shock boundary layer interaction
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0189960
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