The application of particle image velocimetry for the analysis of high-speed craft hydrodynamics

As soon a ship operates at high forward speeds its weight is pre-dominantly supported by hydrodynamic, rather than hydrostatic forces. Small changes in the dynamic pressure distribution on the ship hull can have a significant influence on the ship’s running attitude in calm water, but also on its seakeeping performance. In order to further...

Plasma Actuation for Mitigation of Fluctuating Loads on Airfoils: An Experimental Study

Wind tunnel measurements are performed to investigate the potential for mitigation of aerodynamic load fluctuations on airfoils, as the main source of fatigue for wind turbines, using plasma actuators. The experiment consists of aerodynamic force measurements using six strain gauges and 2-component velocity measurements using particle image...