April 3, 2026Physics of Fluids
The drag coefficient components of prolate spheroids based on the force element theory at finite Reynolds numbers
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Implication
Force element theory analyzes drag components in spheroids, suggesting strategies for reducing drag.
Key Points
- The aim is to understand the drag components on spheroids using force element theory at finite Reynolds numbers.
- Decomposed drag into volume and surface elements using force element theory.
- Analyzed separation angles at high angles of attack with respect to surface element distribution.
- Developed a deep neural network model to predict drag components.
- Identified key regions contributing to drag forces on spheroids.
- Established a link between flow structures and the forces experienced by spheroids.
- Provided insights for improving drag-reduction strategies.
Cite This Study
Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.