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Why should the velocity difference experienced between the top and
bottom side of the spinning cylinder attribute to lift??? According to Bernoulli changes in stream velocity will be accompanied by changes in pressure ONLY if no external energy is being added or removed. That is the reason why the static pressure can be measured in a fast moving aircraft without being biased by velocity. Even though the airplane may fly with several hundred kilometers per hour, i.e. feels the air passing with several hundred km/h, the static pressure is not changed compared to still air (as long as the orifice for measuring the static pressure is not placed on the wings). This is because Bernoulli's law does not apply in this scenario, as for propelling the aircraft external energy is consumed. As for turning the Flettner-Rotor (as well as the air in the boundary layer of the rotor) extra energy is required, too, Bernoulli's law should not apply in this case, either. Therefore, I consider the explanation provided too simple. But maybe I am wrong! That's why still appreciate any further answers/suggestions to my question Mikki :-) |
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