2.5 - Equation for Displacement Thickness
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Define displacement thickness.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to flow close to surfaces.
What is the momentum thickness a measure of?
💡 Hint: Connect it to what happens to flow near a plate.
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What does displacement thickness indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect on flow lines.
True or False: Momentum thickness measures energy loss.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of thickness types.
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Given a velocity profile of u/U = 3y/δ - 2(y/δ)^2, calculate the displacement thickness.
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in the integration steps.
In a case where a thick boundary layer affects a plane's wing performance, discuss how to optimize the design considering displacement thickness.
💡 Hint: Apply the concept of minimizing viscous drag using shape adjustments.
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