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EPSRC Reference: EP/D03244X/1
Title: Deterministic Theoretical model for sub-layer streaks in turbulent wall layers and its application to flow control.
Principal Investigator: Carpenter, Professor PW
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Department: Sch of Engineering
Organisation: University of Warwick
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 July 2005 Ends: 31 December 2006 Value (£): 5,830
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Aerodynamics
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Aerospace, Defence and Marine
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The proposal seeks funds for supporting a collaboration between Professor Carpenter (Warwick) and Professor Sen (IIT Delhi). The research project aims to develop deterministic theoretical models for the near-wall flow structures in turbulent flows. These structures are widely considered to be responsible for generating the strong wall shear stress seen in turbulent flows. This process is quasi-periodic and highly intermittent. What is needed for designing and understanding flow control methods aiming to reduce or increase wall shear stress, such as compliant walls, MEMS, polymer additives, and riblets, is a deterministic theoretical model of the near-wall flow processes that captures the essential physics but is relatively simple to use. Both researchers have previously made separate significant advances in this direction and more recently by combining their two approaches. The present proposal aims to take these advances further to develop a tool that will be useful for studying and designing flow-control techniques.
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