Abstract
Three-dimensional wake transitions of an isolated circular cylinder, a circular cylinder with a near-wake wire disturbance, and a circular cylinder placed near to a moving wall are investigated using direct numerical simulation. The evolutions of the wake flow structures with time and the Reynolds number are examined, and corresponding variations in the flow three-dimensionality, vortex shedding frequency and hydrodynamic forces are investigated. The fundamental physical mechanisms responsible for the observed flow characteristics are also explored.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |