Magnetohydrodynamic Control of a Hypersonic Shock-Turbulent Boundary Layer Interaction

High-speed flows over a 34 degrees compression corner subjected to several types of applied electromagnetic fields are numerically investigated. A coupled model for the turbulent flow field and the externally applied electromagnetic field is established based on the low magnetic Reynolds number assumption. The advection upstream splitting method with pressure-based weight function (AUSMPW) scheme and the lower upper symmetric Gauss Seidel (LUSGS) method are implemented to solve turbulent magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow equations. Numerical results demonstrate that the performance of MHD separation flow control is determined mainly by the Lorentz force in the turbulent boundary layer. For the counter-flow Lorentz force, the velocity fluid in the boundary layer can be retarded, and a significant temperature increase was observed. The decelerating Lorentz force significantly brings negative effects on the turbulent skin friction coefficients and increases the static pressure locally. Furthermore, the position of the MHD zone has a significant impact on the control efficiency of the ramp-induced separation. With an external electric and magnetic field applied, the low-velocity fluid in the boundary layer can be accelerated, and the Lorentz force directed along the stream can reduce the size of the separation bubble.