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Old 09-08-2016, 11:09 AM   #2193 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
.......... and added a [blunted] D-shape to the edges to inhibit vortexes.
This "D" shape at the edges is supposed to act like a rake or fence edge then?

I was told that these only delay the onset of vortex generation, and do nothing to alleviate it. I think it was Aerohead a few years ago in a lost thread.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...t-20793-3.html
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Originally Posted by ERTW..........
............. a radius on all the vertical surfaces that's >10% of the thickness (of the base) will do more for you than fences.
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