Mechanism Analysis of One-Dimensional Quasiperiodic Groove Drag-Reduction

Grooves arranged in one-dimensional quasiperiodic patterns are prepared by mechanical method. Drag reduction experiments are performed by R/S plus rheometer and the results show that there is a novel drag reduction effect compared with periodic grooves. An equivalent grating model is proposed to investigate the mechanism. It is found that, in comparison with periodic grating, the intensity distributes more uniform in a limited area when the coherent wave gets through quasiperiodic grating. Corresponding to the quasiperiodic grooves, the energy transfers more uniform, which could inhibit the generation of large vortices.