Impact of trailing edge shape on the wake and propulsive performance of pitching panels
Articles > Article · 2017
Authors: T. Van Buren, D. Floryan, Daniel Brunner, Utku ŞENTÜRK, A. J. Smits
Physical Review Fluids, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2017, vol 2
DOI: 10.1103/physrevfluids.2.014702
Summary
The effects of trailing-edge shape on the wake and propulsive performance of a pitching panel are examined. Concave trailing edges delay the natural vortex bending and compression of the wake, whereas convex trailing edges promote wake compression. The trailing edge alters performance significantly.