Higher-order implicit large eddy simulations of a VFE-2 delta wing

Tarik Dzanic, Luigi Martinelli

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Abstract

In this study, higher-order flux reconstruction methods are used to simulate the flow around a medium and large-radius VFE-2 delta wing using PyFR. The objective of the study was to validate the ability of higher-order methods to accurately predict blunt leading edge separation and adequately resolve vortex dynamics and to compare this approach to standard Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approaches. Wall-resolved implicit Large Eddy Simulations with fourth-order spatial and temporal accuracy were validated against experimental data for a medium-radius wing at a Reynolds number of 1 · 106 with very good agreement. Higher-order simulations of a large-radius wing at a Reynolds number of 40,000 were then compared to RANS simulations with two turbulence models. Noticeable differences in the computed flow structures and turbulence quantities were observed between the three methods along with minor differences in the predicted surface pressure distribution.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105784
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Jan 7 2019Jan 11 2019

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period1/7/191/11/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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