We study random k-lifts of large, but otherwise arbitrary graphs G. We prove that, with high probability, all eigenvalues of the adjacency matrix of the lift that are not eigenvalues of G are of the order of √ ΔG ln(kn), where ΔG is the maximum degree of G. Similarly, and also with high probability, the “new” eigenvalues of the normalized Laplacian of G are all in an interval of length O( √ ln(...

In an effort to enhance lift on low-aspect-ratio rectangular flat-plate wings in low-Reynolds-number poststall flows, periodic injection of momentum is considered along the trailing edge in this numerical study. The purpose of actuation is not to reattach the flowbut to change the dynamics of thewake vortices such that the resulting lift force is increased. Periodic forcing is observed to be ef...

An exploratory study is performed to investigate the use of a time-dependent discrete adjoint methodology for design optimization of a high-lift wing configuration augmented with an active flow control system. The location and blowing parameters associated with a series of jet actuation orifices are used as design variables. In addition, a geometric parameterization scheme is developed to provi...

DESIREH stands for “Design, Simulation and Flight Reynolds Number testing for advanced High Lift Solutions”. This EC-funded project is aimed to improve the aerodynamic design and simulation methodology of high-lift systems. The investigations made include the acceleration of CFD simulations, the improvement of enhanced optical measurement methods in cryogenic environment, and the assessment of ...

An adjoint-based Navier-Stokes design and optimization method for two-dimensional multi-element high-lift configurations is derived and presented. The compressible Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations are used as a flow model together with the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model to account for high Reynolds number effects. Using a viscous continuous adjoint formulation, the necessary ...

An adjoint-based Navier-Stokes design and optimization method for two-dimensional multi-element high-lift configurations is derived and presented. The compressible Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations are used as a flow model together with the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model to account for high Reynolds number effects. Using a viscous continuous adjoint formulation, the necessary ...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine whether short-term ingestion of a powdered tart cherry supplement prior to and following intense resistance-exercise attenuates muscle soreness and recovery strength loss, while reducing markers of muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress. METHODS Twenty-three healthy, resistance-trained men (20.9 ± 2.6 yr, 14.2 ± 5.4% body fat, 63....

Killifish, Fundulus heteroclitus, subjected to artificial lift above their center of gravity (10% of body weight) required a minimum of 7-8 days to resorb swimbladder gases completely. The swimbladders of some fish, however, did not fall below 50% of normal volume. The rate of increase in swimbladder volume upon removal of lift varied little among individuals, with approximately 6 days required...

polygalacturonase production under different shear stress environments by aspergillus sp. was studied. it was found that the rate of enzyme production in the stirred tank fermentor decreased with increasing the stirrer speed in the range 300-750 rpm. on the other hand, in a split cylinder air-lift fermentor, the rate of polygalacturonase production slightly increased with increasing in air rate...

in the continuous gas lift operation, compressed gas is injected into the lower section of tubing through annulus. the produced liquid flow rate is a function of gas injection rate and injection depth. all the equations to determine depth of injection assumes constant density for gas based on an average temperature of surface and bottomhole that decreases the accuracy of gas lift design. also g...