Pressure Coefficient around cylinder
 

Guys,

Doing a simple study to compare the Cp values to theta from a published paper.

I have used the same domain size/physical model/similar grid resolution/material and boundary conditions, however I am not getting the same value for Cp to theta.

Basically at the stagnation point (0 Degrees) I am getting a value of nearer 2... where experimental data, and the published paper suggest it should be 1.

I read somewhere that it may be an issue with the domain size.

Any thoughts?

Cheers

Pressure Coefficient greater than 1!:eek: You're breaking the laws of physics!

Set your reference values to something appropriate and try again.


Stu

I know.. crazy eh!

Okay thanks Stu, I think my depth/length reference values may be incorrect.

I did manage to improve them slightly with a higher order numerical scheme, but still not right.

Cheers

Actually.. do you know what I should use in my reference values for this type of domain (in terms of length, width, depth)? For the length I think I may have references the Cylinder Dia...