Recent Developments on Synthetic Jets (Review Paper)

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.