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Wall correction model for wind tunnels with open test section
- Source :
- AIAA Journal. August, 2006, Vol. 44 Issue 8, p1890, 5 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- In the paper we present a correction model for wail interference on rotors of wind turbines or propellers in wind tunnels. The model, which is based on a one-dimensional momentum approach, is validated against results from Navier--Stokes computations using a generalized actuator disc principle. In the model the exchange of axial momentum between the tunnel and the ambient room is represented by a simple formula, derived from actuator disc computations. The correction model is validated against Navier-Stokes computations of the flow about a wind turbine rotor. Generally, the corrections from the model are in very good agreement with the computations, demonstrating that one-dimensional momentum theory is a reliable way of predicting corrections for wall interference in wind tunnels with closed as well as open cross sections.
- Subjects :
- Wind tunnel models -- Analysis
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00011452
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- AIAA Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.149462273