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Internal Aerodynamics Problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

J. L. Livesey
J. L. Livesey*
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University of Manchester
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Summary

This paper defines Internal Aerodynamics and via similarity generalises the concept to include internal flows of fluids other than air.

Variable area ducted flows are considered distinguishing one, two and three-dimensional treatments and the difference between accelerating and diffusing flows is stressed. The design of variable area ducts using ideal inviscid fluid theory, ideal fluid plus boundary layer theory and inviscid but rotational fluid theory is discussed. The success and limitations of these theories with reference to contractions and diffusers is surveyed The particular difficulty of a diffusing flow as affected by entry velocity profile and turbulence is considered.

From the problem of simulating entry velocity profiles arises the need for the generation of required velocity profiles in duct systems. Examples of methods of generation and difficulties are discussed.

Next follows a series of examples of internal flow problems.

The radial flow diffuser is considered as an example of the interaction of viscous and inertia effects. An approximate theoretical treatment is given and the real flow, with the occurrence of reverse transition, is described.

The deliberate production of a reversed flow regime for flame stabilisation is described with reference to a marine boiler register Aspects of pressure drop and stability are considered.

Secondary flow is defined and the origin in the distortion of the upstream vorticity field is described. The case of a strut wall junction is given with details of the downstream flow where the secondary flow produces apparent multiple wakes from a single strut.

Air flow excited vibration of heat exchanger tubes is described. Different mechanisms resulting in transverse or streamwise oscillations and the coupled modes of tube rows are discussed.

Finally the paper emphasises the large available body of information in internal aerodynamics, largely of aeronautical origin, and considers its usefulness and limitations for the problems discussed.

Type
Industrial Aerodynamics
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 70 , Issue 665 , May 1966 , pp. 565 - 574
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1966

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