Abstract

An experimental investigation was undertaken to study the effect of various fences and vortex generator configurations in reducing the exit flow distortion and improving total pressure recovery in two-dimensional S-duct diffusers of different radius ratios. Detailed measurements including total pressure and velocity distribution, surface static pressure, skin friction, and boundary layer measurements were taken in a uniform inlet flow at a Reynolds number of 7.8×105. These measurements are presented here along with static pressure rise, distortion coefficient, and the transverse velocity vectors at the duct exit determined from the measured data. The results indicate that substantial improvement in static pressure rise and flow quality is possible with judicious deployment of fences and vortex generators.

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