Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device

This paper investigates the blowing characteristics of internal dielectric barrier discharge (IDBD) plasma actuators and their application in the flow control field. The effects of different internal channel parameters and the number of actuators on the performance of the IDBD plasma exciter are eva...

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Main Authors: Y. Zhang, B. Dong, D. Yang, X. Yan, Y. Li
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Language:English
Published: Isfahan University of Technology 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
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Online Access:https://www.jafmonline.net/article_2613_856e64ba729dbb964859271527701c24.pdf
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author Y. Zhang
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X. Yan
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description This paper investigates the blowing characteristics of internal dielectric barrier discharge (IDBD) plasma actuators and their application in the flow control field. The effects of different internal channel parameters and the number of actuators on the performance of the IDBD plasma exciter are evaluated using PIV experiments. The results show that the internal actuators are effective in generating blowing with a certain kinetic energy at the outlet, with a velocity of up to 1.5 m/s. The blowing characteristics are significantly affected by the channel height (H) and outlet length (L). Deflection of the channel inlet or outlet introduces more possibilities for the installation of IDBD plasma actuators, albeit with a loss of about 15% of the kinetic energy of the blowing. With a modulated wave setup, the plasma actuator allows for unsteady blowing and generates frequency-controllable vortices, providing new possibilities for active control of frequency-specific wake streams. In addition, the flow control performance of the IDBD plasma actuator is demonstrated in the wake of a plate with a blunt trailing edge (TE), confirming the actuator's ability to alter the flow pattern and reduce the characteristic frequency. Despite the limitations of actuators in energy efficiency, the IDBD plasma actuator still shows great potential for flow control while increasing resistance to environmental effects.
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spelling doaj-art-83c9fc9e900f4918be1e3a0a273256172025-02-09T07:16:04ZengIsfahan University of TechnologyJournal of Applied Fluid Mechanics1735-35721735-36452025-02-011841023103410.47176/jafm.18.4.29272613Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing DeviceY. Zhang0B. Dong1D. Yang2X. Yan3Y. Li4High Speed Aerodynamics Institute, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang, 621000, ChinaHigh Speed Aerodynamics Institute, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang, 621000, ChinaHigh Speed Aerodynamics Institute, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang, 621000, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, ChinaThis paper investigates the blowing characteristics of internal dielectric barrier discharge (IDBD) plasma actuators and their application in the flow control field. The effects of different internal channel parameters and the number of actuators on the performance of the IDBD plasma exciter are evaluated using PIV experiments. The results show that the internal actuators are effective in generating blowing with a certain kinetic energy at the outlet, with a velocity of up to 1.5 m/s. The blowing characteristics are significantly affected by the channel height (H) and outlet length (L). Deflection of the channel inlet or outlet introduces more possibilities for the installation of IDBD plasma actuators, albeit with a loss of about 15% of the kinetic energy of the blowing. With a modulated wave setup, the plasma actuator allows for unsteady blowing and generates frequency-controllable vortices, providing new possibilities for active control of frequency-specific wake streams. In addition, the flow control performance of the IDBD plasma actuator is demonstrated in the wake of a plate with a blunt trailing edge (TE), confirming the actuator's ability to alter the flow pattern and reduce the characteristic frequency. Despite the limitations of actuators in energy efficiency, the IDBD plasma actuator still shows great potential for flow control while increasing resistance to environmental effects.https://www.jafmonline.net/article_2613_856e64ba729dbb964859271527701c24.pdfidbd plasma actuatorflow controlblowing characteristicsteady blowingunsteady blowing
spellingShingle Y. Zhang
B. Dong
D. Yang
X. Yan
Y. Li
Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
idbd plasma actuator
flow control
blowing characteristic
steady blowing
unsteady blowing
title Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
title_full Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
title_fullStr Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
title_short Characteristics of an Internal Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-induced Blowing Device
title_sort characteristics of an internal dielectric barrier discharge plasma induced blowing device
topic idbd plasma actuator
flow control
blowing characteristic
steady blowing
unsteady blowing
url https://www.jafmonline.net/article_2613_856e64ba729dbb964859271527701c24.pdf
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