Computational study of the wake of a plane bluff body with a gap flow—mean velocity characteristics
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Abstract
This numerical study investigates the shallow wake characteristics behind a vertical flat plate with and without gap flow. It builds upon our prior experimental work on bluff wakes to gain deeper understanding of the flow. Using transient three-dimensional Navier–Stokes equations solved via finite-volume approach with improved delayed detached eddy simulation turbulence model, it provides spatial and temporal data for the wake volume. The bulk velocity was 0.45 m/s, yielded a Reynolds number of 45 000. This paper marks the initial phase of an extensive investigation aimed at characterizing the impact of gap flow on the mean velocity field. The results revealed the formation of a three-dimensional mean recirculation loop just behind the bluff body whose shape resembles a hairpin vortex loop. The gap flow reduces the vortex loop diameter and increases its spinning strength. Moreover, it hinders the secondary currents causing delayed wake spread near the bed but enhances the secondary flow in the upper velocity fields and hence, the growth rate.
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