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Instability in slotted wall tunnels

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2006

J. L. King ,
P. Boyle  and
J. B. Ogle
J. L. King
Affiliation:
Admiralty Research Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex
P. Boyle
Affiliation:
Admiralty Research Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex
J. B. Ogle
Affiliation:
Admiralty Research Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex Now at National Gas Turbine Establishment, Pyestock, Hants.
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Abstract

A new water tunnel, incorporating a slotted wall working section, was found to suffer from severe vibration. A theoretical explanation is given for this, together with experimental evidence gleaned from this water tunnel and a small wind tunnel. It is shown that the oscillations are hydrodynamic in origin and are associated with the slotted wall design. Consideration is given to methods of elimination or reduction of the oscillations.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 4 , Issue 3 , July 1958 , pp. 283 - 305
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© Cambridge University Press

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