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El-Hady, Nabil M.

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NASA NTRS1993

Large-eddy simulation of laminar-turbulent breakdown at high speeds with dynamic subgrid-scale modeling

The laminar-turbulent breakdown of a boundary-layer flow along a hollow cylinder at Mach 4.5 is investigated with large-eddy simulation. The subgrid scales are modeled dynamically, where the model coefficients are determined from the local resolved field. The behavior of the dynamic-model coefficients is investigated through both an a priori test with direct numerical simulation data for the same case and a complete large-eddy simulation. Both formulations proposed by Germano et al. and Lilly are used for the determination of unique coefficients for the dynamic model and their results are compared and assessed. The behavior and the energy cascade of the subgrid-scale field structure are investigated at various stages of the transition process. The investigations are able to duplicate a high-speed transition phenomenon observed in experiments and explained only recently by the direct numerical simulations of Pruett and Zang, which is the appearance of 'rope-like' waves. The nonlinear evolution and breakdown of the laminar boundary layer and the structure of the flow field during the transition process were also investigated.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1993

Role of secondary instability theory and parabolized stability equations in transition modeling

In modeling the laminar-turbulent transition region, the designer depends largely on benchmark data from experiments and/or direct numerical simulations that are usually extremely expensive. An understanding of the evolution of the Reynolds stresses, turbulent kinetic energy, and quantifies in the transport equations like the dissipation and production is essential in the modeling process. The secondary instability theory and the parabolized stability equations method are used to calculate these quantities, which are then compared with corresponding quantities calculated from available direct numerical simulation data for the incompressible boundary-layer flow of laminar-turbulent transition conditions. The potential of the secondary instability theory and the parabolized stability equations approach in predicting these quantities is discussed; results indicate that inexpensive data that are useful for transition modeling in the early stages of the transition region can be provided by these tools.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1993

Dynamic subgrid-scale modeling for high-speed transitional boundary layers

The subgrid scales are modeled dynamically in a large-eddy simulation of transitional boundary-layer flow along a hollow cylinder at a Mach number of 4.5. The behavior of the dynamic-model coefficients, which is determined from local information in the resolved field, is investigated through both an a priori test with direct numerical simulation data for the same case and a complete large-eddy simulation. Both contractions proposed by Germano et al. (1991) and Lilly (1992) are used for the unique determination of the coefficients of the dynamic model, and their results are compared and assessed. The behavior, as well as the energy cascade of the subgridscale field structure, is investigated at various stages of the transition process.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1992

Secondary instability of high-speed flows and the influence of wall cooling and suction

The periodic streamwise modulation of the supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers by a two-dimensional first-mode or second-mode wave makes the resulting base flow susceptible to a broadband spanwise-periodic three-dimensional type of instability. The principal parametric resonance of this instability (subharmonic) has been analyzed using Floquet theory. The effect of Mach number and the effectiveness of wall cooling or wall suction in controlling the onset, the growth rate, and the vortical structure of the subharmonic secondary instability are assessed for both a first-mode and a second-mode primary wave. Results indicate that the secondary subharmonic instability of an insulated wall boundary layer is weakened as Mach number increases. Cooling of the wall destabilizes the secondary subharmonic of a second-mode primary wave, but stabilizes it when the primary wave is a first mode. Suction stabilizes the secondary subharmonic at all Mach numbers.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1992

Secondary instability of high-speed flows and the influence of wall cooling and suction

The periodic streamwise modulation of the supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers by a two dimensional first mode or second mode wave makes the resulting base flow susceptible to a broadband spanwise-periodic three dimensional type of instability. The principal parametric resonance of this instability (subharmonic) was analyzed using Floquet theory. The effect of Mach number and the effectiveness of wall cooling or wall suction in controlling the onset, the growth rate, and the vortical nature of the subharmonic secondary instability are assessed for both a first mode and a second mode primary wave. Results indicate that the secondary subharmonic instability of the insulated wall boundary layer is weakened as Mach number increases. Cooling of the wall destabilizes the secondary subharmonic of a second mode primary wave, but stabilizes it when the primary wave is a first mode. Suction stabilizes the secondary subharmonic at all Mach numbers.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers

Multiple scaling technique is used to examine the nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary-layer flows to three-dimensional (first mode) and two-dimensional (second mode) disturbances. The method is applied to the flat plate boundary layer for a range of Mach numbers from 0 to 10. Growth rates of disturbances are calculated based on three different criteria: following the maximum of the mass-flow disturbance, using an integral of the disturbance kinetic energy, and using the integral of the square of the mass-flow amplitude. By following the maximum of the mass-flow disturbance, the calculated nonparallel growth rates are in good quantitative agreement with the experimental results at Mach number 4.5.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Secondary instability of high-speed flows and the influence of wall cooling and suction

The periodic streamwise modulation of the supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers by a two-dimensional first-mode or second-mode wave makes the resulting base flow susceptible to a broad-band spanwise-periodic three-dimensional type of instability. The principal parametric resonance of this instability (subharmonic) has been analyzed using Floquet theory. The effect of Mach number and the effectiveness of wall cooling or wall suction in controlling the onset, the growth rate, and the vortical structure of the subharmonic secondary instability are assessed for both a first-mode and a second-mode primary wave.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers

Multiple scaling technique is used to examine the nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary-layer flows to three dimensional (first mode) and two dimensional (second mode) disturbances. The method is applied to the flat plate boundary layer for a range of Mach numbers from 0 to 10. Growth rates of disturbances are calculated based on three different criteria: following the maximum of the mass-flow disturbance, using an integral of the disturbance kinetic energy, and using the integral of the square of the mass-flow amplitude. By following the maximum of the mass-flow disturbance, the calculated nonparallel growth rates are in good quantitative agreement with the experimental results at Mach number 4.5.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Effect of suction on controlling the secondary instability of boundary layers

The effect of suction on controlling the three-dimensional secondary instability is investigated for a boundary layer with a pressure gradient in the presence of a small but finite-amplitude Tollmien-Schlichting wave. The focus is on the principal parametric resonance responsible for the strong growth of subharmonics in a low disturbance environment. Calculations are presented for the effect of suction on the onset and amplification of the secondary instability in Blasius and Falkner-Skan flows, as well as its effect on controlling the production of the vortical structure.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1991

Nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers

Multiple scaling technique is used to examine the nonparallel instability of supersonic and hypersonic boundary-layer flows to three-dimensional (first mode) and two-dimensional (second mode) disturbances. The method is applied to the flat plate boundary layer for a range of Mach numbers from 0 to 10. Growth rates of disturbances are calculated based on three different criteria: following the maximum of the mass-flow disturbance, using an integral of the disturbance kinetic energy, and using an integral of the square of the mass-flow amplitude. By following the maximum of the mass-flow dusturbance, the calculated nonparallel growth rates are in good quantitative agreement with the experimental results of Kendall (1967) at Mach number 4.5.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Effect of Suction on Controlling the Secondary Instability of Boundary Layers

The effect of suction on controlling the 3-D secondary instability is investigated for a boundary layer with pressure gradient in the presence of small but finite amplitude Tollmien-Schlichting wave. The focus is on principal parametric resonance responsible for strong growth of subharmonics in low disturbance environment. Calculations are presented for the effect of suction on the onset and amplification of the secondary instability in Blasius and Falkner-Skan flows, as well as its effect on controlling the production of the vortical structure.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Control of the vortical structure in the early stages of transition in boundary layers

The effect of suction and pressure gradient on controlling the production of the three-dimensional vortical structure due to secondary instability is investigated for a boundary layer in the presence of small but finite amplitude Tollmien-Schlichting wave. The subharmonic instability is the focus of the study due to its realistic application in low disturbance flight environment. The spanwise wavelength of the most unstable secondary subharmonic disturbance increases with the increase of control indicating possible alteration of the flow structure from H-type to C-type.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Spatial three-dimensional secondary instability compressible boundary-layer flows

Three-dimensional linear secondary instability theory is extended for compressible and high Mach number boundary layer flows. The small but finite amplitude compressible Tollmien-Schlichting wave effect on the growth of 3-D perturbations is investigated. The focus is on principal parametric resonance responsible for the strong growth of subharmonic in low disturbance environment. The effect of increasing Mach number on the onset, growth, the shape of eigenfunctions of the subharmonic is assessed, and the resulting vortical structure is examined.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Secondary three-dimensional instability in compressible boundary layers

Three dimensional linear secondary instability theory is extended for compressible boundary layers on a flat plate in the presence of finite amplitude Tollmien-Schlichting waves. The focus is on principal parametric resonance responsible for strong growth of subharmonics in low disturbance environment.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗
NASA NTRS1988

Development of Disturbances in Swept Wing Flows

The development of a subharmonic secondary instability in a boundary layer with pressure gradients controlled by suction was investigated. The effect of suction control on this early stage leading to transition is evaluated. The secondary three-dimensional instability problem for compressible boundary layers was formulated to investigate theoretically the effect of finite amplitude two-dimensional wave on the growth of three-dimensional perturbations in compressible boundary layers. Only a range of Mach numbers up to the transonic, where the critical primary disturbance is two dimensional, was covered. Thr evolution of resonant triads in three-dimensional boundary layers was investigated. The triads investigated were comprised of different modes, stationary crossflow (CF), traveling crossflow, vertical vorticity (VV), and Tollmein-Schlichting (TS) modes. The mean flow used in the calculations is the boundary layer on a modern LFC transonic 23 swept wing. In the analysis the growth of the boundary layer is taken into account assuming that it is of the same order as the nonlinear effects.

Kandil, Osama A.↗
NASA NTRS1988

Secondary subharmonic instability of boundary layers with pressure gradient and suction

Three-dimensional linear secondary instability is investigated for boundary layers with pressure gradient and suction in the presence of a finite amplitude TS wave. The focus is on principal parametric resonance responsible for a strong growth of subharmonics in a low disturbance environment. Calculations are presented for the effect of pressure gradients and suction on controlling the onset and amplification of the secondary instability.

El-Hady, Nabil M.↗