Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Finite Element Analysis of Unsteady Transonic Flow
Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flow
Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The finite element technique is applied to steady incompressible, subsonic and transonic flow with the end objective being the analysis of unsteady transonic flow. A triangular cubic element is used and the Galerkin method of weighted residuals is adapted to control the error. The formulation is based on the small disturbance but nonlinear transonic equation for inviscid compressible flow. Full potential formulations with small disturbance assumptions are also investigated. The governing equations are cast into the Poisson type for which finite element analogs are constructed, and the solution is then obtained by iterative procedures. Boundary conditions involving the normal derivative of the unknown functions are conveniently cast into boundary integrals and added to the right-hand side of the equations. In the case where more than two unknown parameters are related, such as those along the branch cut, Lagrangian multipliers are used to introduce these constraints and a special equation solver is developed for these computations. Techniques are developed for analyzing lifting flow under free flight conditions with general provisions for surface tangency, wake and far field boundary conditions. This generality allows for computation of combinations of internal axd external flow (as an airfoil in a wind tunnel), as well as free flight, about arbitrary geometry. Unsteady transonic flow calculations are also presented for a NACA 64 A006 with an oscillating 25% chord control surface.
Time Integration of Unsteady Transonic Flow to a Steady State Solution by the Finite Element Method
Author: Raymond John NicholsPublisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flows Over Thin Airfoils
Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
A finite element algorithm is described for computing steady and unsteady (oscillatory and transient) transonic flows over thin airfoils by solving directly the unsteady, nonlinear transonic potential equation based on small disturbance theory. The numerical algorithm is developed using the concept of finite elements in conjunction with the least squares method of weighted residuals applied to both space and time. The basic element presently used is a product of an element in space and an element in time. The former has a cubic expansion inside each element, while the latter is a quadratic Lagrange element. The embedded shocks are smeared and, in computing flow over lifting airfoils, use is made of the far field asymptotic solution to increase computational efficiency. For each time step, the finite element discretization in both space and time results in a recurrence relationship in the form of a banded system of algebraic equations, which is solved by Gaussian eliminations. Sample problems of steady flow over lifting airfoils and unsteady flow over airfoils executing harmonic motion are calculated to demonstrate the applicability and validity of the present approach. The solution procedures are found to be adequately accurate and very efficient, with unsteady solution obtainable in less than ten minutes CPU time on a CDC 6600 computer. (Author).
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flows
Author: George J. FixPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Finite element algorithms were developed for the following class of problems: (1) Transonic flow problems governed by the potential equations; (2) Moving boundary problems; and (3) Incompressible flow problems governed by the Navier-Stokes equations.
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flows in Cascades
Author: Akin EcerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Boundary Value Problems for Transonic Flow
Author: Alexander G Kuz'minPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047085295X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Transonic flow occurs around moving objects as they approach and cross the sound barrier. Serious problems can occur at this point, such as shock-induced flow separation which can cause the aircraft to spin out of control. Another important practical problem is the achievement of higher aerodynamic performance of aircraft at cruise conditions, which leads to considerable fuel savings. The success in application of numerical methods for simulation of transonic flow and aircraft design depends on developments in the underlying mathematical theory. This book presents a breakthrough in the solvability analysis of boundary value problems, which makes it possible to establish convergence of finite element approximations for shock-free flow and to provide a framework for putting the existing numerical methods on a more sound basis. Also, physical aspects concerned with patterns of formation and propagation of weak shock waves are analysed. This contributes to the understanding of the extreme sensitivity of transonic flow to perturbation of freestream conditions. The developed theoretical knowledge base yields promising concepts of the airfoil design and active flow control by airfoil/wing shape modifications or suction/blowing through a perforated surface. Boundary Value Problems for Transonic Flow * Focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics. * Addresses practical problems, such as airfoil design and flow control. * Presents developments made in the last two decades. In essence this is a much needed monograph for researchers and engineers in applied mathematics and numerical analysis applied to aerodynamics and for algorithm developers in Computational Fluid Dynamics in the aircraft industry. It gives design engineers the underlying mathematical theory necessary for developing new concepts for airfoil/wing design and flow control.
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flow by the Method of Weighted Residuals
Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flows Over Thin Airfoils. Volume II. Program User's Manual
Author: H. C. ChenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A finite element program is described for computing steady and unsteady (oscillatory and transient) transonic flows over thin airfoils by solving directly the unsteady, nonlinear transonic potential equation based on small disturbance theory. The present numerical algorithm is developed using the concept of finite elements in conjunction with the least squares method of weighted residuals applied to both space and time. The basic element presently used is a product of an element in space and an element in time. The former has a cubic expansion inside each element, while the latter is a quadratic Lagrangian element. For each time step, the finite element discretization in both space and time results in a recurrence relationship in the form of a banded system of algebraic equations, which is solved by Gaussian elimination. The embedded shocks are smeared and a matching scheme for computing effectively flow over lifting airfoils is also incorporated in the program. The present computer program is composed of two parts: the first part (designated as UTRANL-I) generates, from a limited number of input cards, the necessary mesh information and, if desired, produces a CALCOMP mesh plot; the second part (UTRANL-II) carries out the analysis and displays the pressure coefficients along the chordline on printer plots. Two sample cases of flow over a NACA 64A 410 and a NACA 64A 006 airfoils are given to demonstrate the applicability and usage of the program. Te solution procedures are found to be quite efficient and accurate, permitting the aerodynamic forces to be calculated to engineering accuracy in less than ten minutes CPU time on a CDC 6600 computer for the most time consuming case among all those studied. (Author).
Author: T. F. Chen