Complete flow conditioning gauzes
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Peer-reviewed
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Taylor, JV https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1283-8228
Abstract
This paper presents a novel method that can completely condition the flow into a turbomachinery experiment. A single, thick, 3D-printed gauze can be tailored to provide an exact stagnation pressure profile, flow angle distribution and turbulence intensity. The new method is superior to existing techniques as it provides accurate and cheap flow conditioning in just one component. It removes the requirement for separate endwall boundary layer generators, inlet guide vanes and turbulence grids.
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4012 Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering, 40 Engineering, 4001 Aerospace Engineering
Journal Title
Experiments in Fluids
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0723-4864
1432-1114
1432-1114
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60
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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Technology Strategy Board (113076)
Rolls-Royce plc.
Aerospace Technology Institute