The existence of two stages in the transition to three-dimensionality of a cylinder wake

1988/11/01 by C. H. K. Williamson · 7 citations
Engineering · Environmental Science · #Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis #Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows #Wind and Air Flow Studies

paper · doi:10.1063/1.866925

Abstract

The transition to three-dimensionality in the near wake of a circular cylinder involves two successive transitions, each of which corresponds with a discontinuity in the Strouhal–Reynolds number relationship. The first discontinuity [between Reynolds numbers (Re) of 170 to 180] is associated with the inception of vortex loops, and it is hysteretic. The second discontinuity (between Re=230 to 260) corresponds with a change to a finer-scale streamwise vortex structure. At this discontinuity there is no hysteresis, and it is suggested that two modes of vortex shedding alternate in time.

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