Flow characteristics around a row of circular and wavy cylinders

K. Lam, T. Cai, Y. F. Lin, Yang Liu

Research output: Journal article publicationJournal articleAcademic researchpeer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The near-wake and flow interference around a row of five circular cylinders, staggered wavy cylinders and non-staggered wavy cylinders are investigated experimentally by using PIV and LIF techniques. The effects and characteristics of employing wavy cylinders instead of circular cylinders are discussed. The cylinders were arranged at T/d=1.5 with Re ranging from 125 to 40000. Results showed the staggered wavy cylinders give rise to a more stable flow pattern with less fluctuation and longer wake vortex closure length.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1910-1917
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Mechanical Science and Technology
Volume21
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007

Keywords

  • Circular cylinders
  • Near-wake flow patterns

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Flow characteristics around a row of circular and wavy cylinders'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this