The application of boundary layer independence principle to three-dimensional turbulent mixing layers

Israel Wygnanski, Philipp Tewes, Holger Kurz, Lutz Taubert, Chunmei Chen

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Abstract

Turbulent mixing layers emanating from slanted trailing edges or nozzles evolve in a manner that is explainable by applying the independence principle to boundary layer flows. Although measurements downstream of a planar chevron splitter plate validate the concept, the intent of this short article is to re-examine the broader ramifications of this observation. Turbulent boundary layer growth on a yawed flat plate is re-examined as is the attached flow direction near the trailing edge of a highly swept-back wing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)336-346
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics
Volume675
DOIs
StatePublished - May 25 2011

Keywords

  • free shear layers
  • mixing enhancement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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