Recent Developments on Synthetic Jets    (Review Paper)

T. Murugan; Monami Deyashi; Santanu Dey; Subhas Chandra Rana; P.K. Chatterjee

doi:10.14429/dsj.66.9776

T. Murugan CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6782-5451
Monami Deyashi National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
Santanu Dey CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur
Subhas Chandra Rana National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
P.K. Chatterjee CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.66.9776

Keywords: Synthetic jet, vortex ring, flow control, jet mixing process, heat transfer enhancement, turbulence

Abstract

Synthetic jet is a form of pulsatile jet where the flow is synthesised from the ambient air and it does not need any external source as the flow is induced from the fluid existing around orifice/nozzle. This property makes synthetic jet unique compared to pulsatile and continuous jets. Recently, the synthetic jet is being widely used for flow control, mixing and heat transfer enhancement in aerospace applications. Focused on reviewing the recent developments on synthetic jet characterization and their applications resulting from the development of advanced diagnosing tools.

Author Biographies

T. Murugan, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur

Dr T. Murugan received his BTech (Aeronautical Engg.) from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai. He has pursued his Master and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He is presently working in CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur. His research interests includes : Experimental aerodynamics, drag reduction, vortex ring, blast wave attenuation and computational fluid dynamics.

Monami Deyashi, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

Miss Monami Deyashi recieved her BTech (Mechanical Engg.) from MCKV Institute of Engineering, Liluah. She obtained her Master Degree from National Institute of technology, Durgapur. She works in the area of synthetic jet, and CFD.

Santanu Dey, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur

Mr Santanu Dey is pursuing his PhD from Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR-CMERI) Durgapur. He has graduated from BIET Suri West Bengal in Mechanical engineering. He works in the compressible vortex ring, blast wave generator, and wind tunnel testing.

Subhas Chandra Rana, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

Dr Subhas Chandra Rana received his PhD from Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras. He is presently holding the post of assistant professor in mechanical engineering at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur. His research interest includes : Deterministic and stochastic dynamics, gas dynamics, turbulence, and CFD.

P.K. Chatterjee, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur

Dr P.K. Chatterjee is graduated from Regional Engineering College, Durgapur. He received his PhD from University of Burdwan, West Bengal. He is presently the Chief Scientist and Head Thermal Engineering Group in CSIR-CMERI. His research areas includes : Fluidised bed gasification and combustion, spouted bed dryers, waste management and the performance analysis of thermal systems.