Calculation of Separation Points in Incompressible Turbulent Flows

Abstract

The purpose ohis paper ivaluate tccuracy with which tocation ourbulent separation c be predicted owo-dimensional ac bodies. Tvaluation wade btudying aonsiderable number of flows that had separation. Calculate d separation points were compared with the experimentally measured location. Fou r methods of predicting separation in turbulent flow were evaluated. The y were Goldschmied' s method, Stratford's method, Head's method, and the Cebeci-Smit h method. I t wa s concluded from the study that the last three listed methods predict separation points with the reliability and accuracy needed for aerodynamic design purposes.

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DOI

10.2514/3.59049

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