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Development of a test section featuring a flat plate conditioned for the study of fully developed turbulent boundary layers using PIV

Rodriguez, Jose

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Title
Development of a test section featuring a flat plate conditioned for the study of fully developed turbulent boundary layers using PIV
Author(s)
Rodriguez, Jose
Issue Date
2020-05-15
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Saxton-Fox, Theresa A
Department of Study
Aerospace Engineering
Discipline
Aerospace Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2020-08-26T21:58:06Z
Keyword(s)
Fully Developed Turbulent Boundary Layers, Zero Pressure Gradient, Flat Plate, PIV, Theresa Saxton-Fox
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to describe the logic behind the extension of a test section in a facility that was designed for studying fully developed turbulent boundary layers in wall-bounded flow, primarily using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). The initial section will focus on providing motivation of why it can be of interest to study turbulence. The following section will provide a historical context of the development of the Navier-Stokes equations which attempt to mathematically model the behavior of fluid elements from a microscale. These fundamental equations will then get expanded to demonstrate how they fit with the modern look at turbulence. Finally, the rest of the document will build on these historical principles. The bulk of the thesis will cover the design methodology and some experimental data which proved a degree of success after the tunnel was assembled and instrumented. Concerns about stability regarding ensuring a structurally sound TS, and mitigating natural frequencies will be addressed. This will then be followed by plans for future experiments and some recommendations regarding areas of improvement.
Graduation Semester
2020-05
Type of Resource
Thesis
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