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An experimental and numerical study of synthetic jet flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

S. G. Mallinson,
J. A. Reizes and
G. Hong
S. G. Mallinson
Affiliation:
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
J. A. Reizes
Affiliation:
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
G. Hong
Affiliation:
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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Abstract

The flow generated by a synthetic jet actuator with a circular orifice is investigated experimentally and computationally. The experimental data and computational predictions are in fair to good agreement with each other and with the theory for a steady turbulent jet. It is found, however, that the synthetic jet establishes itself much more rapidly than the steady jet, primarily because of turbulent dissipation. The oscillatory nature of synthetic jet flow also gives rise to a much greater entrainment of ambient fluid compared with the case of a steady jet. Finally, self-similarity seems to be established when the oscillations introduced by the actuator are reduced to negligible levels.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 105 , Issue 1043 , January 2001, pp. 41 - 49
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2001 

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