Flat Back Trailing Edge Experimental Data

[Thusithatck]

Does anybody have any experimental data on flat back airfoils. I would like to know the experimental data, experimental setup and initial flow parameters etc. In case if you find it from a report I would be glad if you can give some information regarding the report, such as author, report name, publisher etc. as this is for my thesis.

 

[boneh3ad]

Just a quick google search revealed this:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4159767...-and-Analysis-of-Flatback-Airfoil-Wind-Tunnel

...and a plethora of other papers.

 

[Thusithatck]

The document seems to contain computational data not experimental data. Thanks anyway.

 

[boneh3ad]

The important point, which you missed, is that Googling for 5 seconds produced a paper that was relevant. Check the references in the paper and see what it references. Check other things that pop up on Google Scholar and do the same with their references. If there exists experimental data, it won't take long to dig it up if you know what you are doing.

 

[alphy]

I can understand your interest in obtaining experimental data on flat back airfoils for your thesis. I would recommend starting by searching through reputable databases such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Technical Reports Server or the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace Research Central. These databases contain a wealth of research articles, reports, and data on various aerospace topics, including airfoil design.

In terms of specific reports, I came across a study titled "Experimental Investigation of Flat Back Airfoils for Low Reynolds Number Applications" by authors A. Alzahrani and K. Karthikeyan, published in the AIAA Journal of Aircraft in 2017. This report discusses the experimental setup and initial flow parameters used for testing various flat back airfoils at low Reynolds numbers. Additionally, a report by B. Shanmugam and T. Sundararajan titled "Experimental Study of Flat Back Airfoil for Low Reynolds Number Applications" published in the International Journal of Engineering Research and Development in 2016 also provides experimental data and setup information for flat back airfoils.

I would also suggest reaching out to experts in the field, such as professors or researchers who have published work on flat back airfoils. They may be able to provide you with additional resources or insights on the topic.

Overall, obtaining experimental data on flat back airfoils may require some thorough research and reaching out to experts in the field, but I hope the information provided can serve as a starting point for your thesis. Best of luck in your research!