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Published on: April 23, 2018
Characterization of vortices using pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasound
Abstract:
The detection and characterization of vortices from a Kaman vortex generator by means of a 20 MHz pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasound system were assessed. Measurements were made at different steady flowrates in a 10 mm internal diameter polyurethane tube, 14 mm distal to a circular cylinder of diameter 2 mm, placed across the tube inlet. The results were compared with those obtained with a two-component laser Doppler anemometer system. There was generally good agreement between the two techniques in the measurement of convective flow velocity, frequency of vortex shedding and the circulation velocity of the vortices. It is concluded that pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasound is a suitable technique for investigating vortical flow structures.
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