An experimental investigation into the flow mechanics of dimpled surfaces in turbulent boundary layers

Although various experimental studies have confirmed the potential drag reducing effect of dimpled surfaces in a turbulent boundary layer, the working mechanism remains largely unresolved. An experimental investigation has been performed with the objective to strengthen the understanding of this aerodynamic surface and its interaction with...

Flow visualization over drag reducing dimpled surfaces in turbulent boundary layers using Particle Image Velocimetry

Although various experimental studies have confirmed a potential drag reduction of dimpled surfaces in turbulent boundary layers, the working mechanism behind the effect remains largely unresolved. The goal of this experimental study is to reveal the flow structures that could explain this drag reduction. To this end, flow visualizations over...