Author: Dennis L. Hunt (2LT, USAF.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Investigation of Upwind Schemes for Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flow Over Thin Airfoils
Author: Dennis L. Hunt (2LT, USAF.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Investigation of Upwind Schemes for Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flow Over Thin Airfoils
Author: Dennis L. HuntPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Two finite element upwind techniques were investigated to see if convergent solutions could be obtained from the transonic potential equation for steady flow over thin airfoils. The first technique involves the use of parabolic upwind functions, that when added to the shape functions weight the upstream node in the supersonic region more than the downwind nodes. The second technique integrates the finite element equations over the area that influences the solution (i.e., the area inside a mach cone). (Author).
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: 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).
Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences
Author: Wade ShaferPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461337003
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and disseminated by the Center for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS) * at Purdue University in 1957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dissemination phases of the activity were transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the thought that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this joint undertaking we had concluded that it was in the interest of all con cerned if the printing and distribution of the volume were handled by an international publishing house to assure improved service and broader dissemination. Hence, starting with Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences has been disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Cor poration of New York, and in the same year the coverage was broadened to include Canadian universities. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. We have reported in Volume 26 (thesis year 1981) a total of 11 ,048 theses titles from 24 Canadian and 21 8 United States universities. We are sure that this broader base for these titles reported will greatly enhance the value of this important annual reference work. While Volume 26 reports theses submitted in 1981, on occasion, certain univer sities do report theses submitted in previous years but not reported at the time.
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).
Computer Program for Steady Transonic Flow Over Thin Airfoils by Finite Elements
Author: S. T. K. ChanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
A finite element program is described for the analysis of subsonic and transonic flows over thin airfoils by solving the nonlinear transonic potential equation based on small disturbance theory. The present numerical algorithm uses the concept of finite elements in conjunction with the least square method of weighted residuals. Since the governing equation is of the elliptic-hyperbolic type, a 'one-sided assembly technique' was devised and adapted in the supersonic region to restore the directional property of the flow, which was removed by the exclusion of entropy from the transonic potential equation. The finite element discretization results in a system of banded nonlinear algebraic equations, which is solved by direct iterations. The elements presently used include triangles and quadrilaterals with the perturbed potential function and velocity components as nodal unknowns. Boundary conditions of both Dirichlet and Neumann types are therefore imposed conveniently. Secondary unknowns are computed directly without resorting to numerical differentiation. The computer program is separated into two parts: the first part (designated as STRANL-I) generates the necessary mesh information and, if desired, produces a mesh plot and optimal nodal numbering as well; STRANL-II carries out the analysis and displays the pressure coefficients along the chord line on printer plots. Two sample cases of flow over a NACA 64 A006 and a 6% thick circular arc are given.
Technical Abstract Bulletin
Author: NASA SP.
Author: Finite Element Analysis of Transonic Flows in Cascades
Author: Akin EcerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aerodynamics, Transonic
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The finite element method is applied for the solution of transonic potential flows through a cascade of airfoils. Convergence characteristics of the solution scheme are discussed. Accuracy of the numerical solutions is investigated for various flow regions in the transonic flow configuration. The design of an efficient finite element computational grid is discussed for improving accuracy and convergence.