Abstract:
Drag reduction on a two dimensional D-shaped bluff body is numerically studied. In this research,
mesh independence study is carried out at the same velocity value of 10m/s. The effect
of Reynolds number on the drag coefficient is also carried out. This was done by increasing the
inlet velocity from 10m/s to 60m/s hence increasing the Reynolds number. The k- and SST
turbulence models are used and also their suitability for predicting the drag is compared in this
study. Preliminary results on drag forces are presented here. The preliminary results suggest
that the drag values obtained for our two-dimensional bluff body is mesh independent. The
results also show that the drag coefficient remains nearly constant with increase in Reynolds
number. The study show that the SST turbulence model underpredicts the drag coefficient compared
to the k- turbulence model.