Abstract
In this paper, the reverse flow in a square duct with an obstruction at the front (which is a square plate), is investigated using particle image velocimetry (PIV). The gap g between the obstruction and the entry to the duct was systematically varied, and it was found that maximum reverse flow occurs around a g/w value of 0.75. The velocity vectors, vorticity plots, and other details described indicate that the flow field is different compared with the two-dimensional channel case.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2376-2389 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2009 |
Keywords
- Obstruction
- PIV
- Reverse flow
- Shear layers
- Square duct