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Flow visualization and numerical simulation of a two-dimensional fluid flow over a foil

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This paper deals with a simple, fast and economical visualization method to validate two-dimensional large eddy simulations (LES) of the flow over a foil. This technique exploits the optical properties of soap film and relies on the wake patterns and the frequency at which these are shed at the trailing edge of the foil.

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Funding was provided by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

    Mohamed Fayed

  2. Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of The Middle East, Eqaila, Kuwait

    Mohamed Fayed

  3. Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Hamid Ait Abderrahmane

  4. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

    Hoi Dick Ng

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Fayed, M., Abderrahmane, H.A. & Ng, H.D. Flow visualization and numerical simulation of a two-dimensional fluid flow over a foil. J Vis 20, 687–693 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12650-017-0423-9

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