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Area of Science:

  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Turbulence Research

Background:

  • The Variable Density Turbulence Tunnel (VDTT) at the Max Planck Institute facilitates high turbulence generation.
  • It offers adjustable kinematic viscosity (10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷ m²/s) and controllable Reynolds numbers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the VDTT's capabilities and instrumentation for turbulence research.
  • To report on measurements of turbulent flow characteristics at high Reynolds numbers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a variable density tunnel with adjustable gas pressure and flow rate.
  • Employing classical grid turbulence generators and advanced nano-fabricated hot-wire anemometers.
  • Developing active grids and Lagrangian particle tracking for future studies.

Main Results:

  • Measurements of flow scales and turbulent spectra up to Taylor Reynolds number R(λ) ≈ 1600.
  • Achieved Reynolds numbers higher than any previous grid-turbulence experiment.
  • Demonstrated the potential for resolving turbulence structure up to R(λ) ≈ 8000 with new instrumentation.

Conclusions:

  • The VDTT is a unique facility for studying high turbulence levels.
  • Current instrumentation allows for significant advancements in turbulence research.
  • Future developments promise even greater insights into turbulent flow phenomena.