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Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

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Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

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Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

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Experimental Investigation of the Dynamics of Laboratory Simple Surge Tank

Saib A. Yousif, Ali Nasir Kalaf

Pages: 38-42

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The surge tank is one of important control devices in reducing water Hummer effect on distributed network piping system and hydropower stations. An experimental study was conducted into a simple surge tank of 0.044 m in a diameter with upstream constant head reservoir of a height, 0.881 m and a water transporting pipe of a size 0.0202 m. Results indicate that rapid closure of a downstream valve causes under-damped stable oscillation in a surge tank. Experimental response agreed well with theoretical results when friction factor is considered to be variable, but with 85 % increases in settle time and more oscillations when constant friction factor is recognized at initial value before valve closure. Doubling surge tank area does not improve the dynamics properties; otherwise, Thoma area must be avoided for small sizes. Comsol multiphysics software 3.5 is used to deal with the dynamics of the surge tank numerically.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

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Abstract

Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

PDF Full Text
Abstract

Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

PDF Full Text
Abstract

Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

Article
Effect of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Aerodynamics of Circular Cylinders

Saib Abdulla Yousif

Pages: 1-14

PDF Full Text
Abstract

Experimental investigation was conducted on low speed wind tunnel with (50 mm x100 mm) rectangular working section. Five smooth circular cylinders, as bluff bodies were applied. Cylinders diameters are 12.5, 15, 17, 35, and 37 mm which experience blockage ratio of 12.5%, 15%, 17%, 35%, and 37%, respectively. The range of Reynolds No. and air velocity for present study is 0.7x10^4-5x10^4 and 10-20 m/s respectively which are more applicable in engineering field. The experiments were carried out in fluid mechanics laboratory, Faculty of engineering and technology, Sebha University, Libya. Results indicate that cylinders of blockage ratio of 35% and 37% experience lower pressure coefficients around bodies, lower velocity distribution in the wake, and higher drag coefficients. Drag coefficient correction is agreed with unconfined flow for blockage ratio less than 17%. Wake and buoyancy blockages may have effect on models of higher blockage ratios.

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