scholarly journals Numerical simulation and wind tunnel tests investigation and validation of a morphing wing-tip demonstrator aerodynamic performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 136-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliviu Şugar Gabor ◽  
Andreea Koreanschi ◽  
Ruxandra Mihaela Botez ◽  
Mahmoud Mamou ◽  
Youssef Mebarki
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Morphing Wing ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Wing Tip

scholarly journals Morphing Wing-Tip Open Loop Controller and its Validation During Wind Tunnel Tests at the IAR-NRC

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUEZGUEZ Mohamed Sadok ◽  
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BOTEZ Ruxandra Mihaela ◽  
MAMOU Mahmoud ◽  
MEBARKI Youssef ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Morphing Wing ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Wing Tip

Aerodynamic performance of a small-scale tilt rotor: Numerical simulation and experiment in steady state

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440622095035
Author(s):  
Haitao Yang ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Shuling Hu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Tilt Angle ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Thrust Coefficient ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Advance Ratio

The present work studies the aerodynamic performance of a small-scale rotor in tilting transition states through wind tunnel tests and numerical simulations. Firstly, the test platform for the rotor aerodynamics is built up, and the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model of flow field around the rotors is established based on the multiple reference frame method. Secondly, the effects of flow velocity, tilt angle and advance ratio on the aerodynamic performance of the rotor are investigated using both the numerical simulation and the wind tunnel test. It is found that for the Model 8038 rotor with maximum effeciency of 0.567 at advance ratio of 0.43, the rotor thrust coefficient increases with the increase of the Reynolds number. At Reynolds number of 410 thousand to 820 thousand, the thrust coefficient increases slightly with the increase of the rotating speed. The results also show that the thrust coefficient decreases with the increase of the advance ratio. With high-speed airflow and relatively low-speed rotation, “windmill” phenomenon is found in the experiment. The tilting of the rotor from level flight to hovering increases the thrust coefficient. Highly dependency of the tilt angle on the thrust coefficients at given advance ratios is found in the wind tunnel tests.

An experimental parametric study on planar sheared wings tip devices for low-to-moderate aspect ratio wings

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lourelay Moreira dos Santos ◽  
Guilherme Ferreira Gomes ◽  
Rogerio F. Coimbra
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Sweep Angle ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wing Tips ◽  
Wing Tip

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of a low-to-moderate-aspect-ratio, tapered, untwisted, unswept wing, equipped of sheared wing tips. Design/methodology/approach In this work, wind tunnel tests were made to study the influence in aerodynamic characteristics over a typical low-to-moderate-aspect-ratio wing of a general aviation aircraft, equipped with sheared – swept and tapered planar – wing tips. An experimental parametric study of different wing tips was tested. Variations in its leading and trailing edge sweep angle as well as variations in wing tip taper ratio were considered. Sheared wing tips modify the flow pattern in the outboard region of the wing producing a vortex flow at the wing tip leading edge, enhancing lift at high angles of attack. Findings The induced drag is responsible for nearly 50% of aircraft total drag and can be reduced through modifications to the wing tip. Some wing tip models present complex geometries and many of them present benefits in particular flight conditions. Results have demonstrated that sweeping the wing tip leading edge between 60 and 65 degrees offers an increment in wing aerodynamic efficiency, especially at high lift conditions. However, results have demonstrated that moderate wing tip taper ratio (0.50) has better aerodynamic benefits than highly tapered wing tips (from 0.25 to 0.15), even with little less wing tip leading edge sweep angle (from 57 to 62 degrees). The moderate wing tip taper ratio (0.50) offers more wing area and wing span than the wings with highly tapered wing tips, for the same aspect ratio wing. Originality/value Although many studies have been reported on the aerodynamics of wing tips, most of them presented complex non-planar geometries and were developed for cruise flight in high subsonic regime (low lift coefficient). In this work, an exploration and parametric study through wind tunnel tests were made, to evaluate the influence in aerodynamic characteristics of a low-to-moderate-aspect-ratio, tapered, untwisted, unswept wing, equipped of sheared wing tips (wing tips highly swept and tapered).

The Aerodynamic Analysis for Iced Four Bundled Transmission Lines with Typical Crescent

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Yuejun ◽  
Tang Ai P. ◽  
Liu Ke T. ◽  
Tu Jie W.
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Angle Of Attack ◽  
Wind Tunnel Test ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Single Wire ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Absolute Value ◽  
Aerodynamic Test

Despite the fact that the wind tunnel tests have been carried out on iced transmission lines subjected to wind load, it is not practical to do wind tunnel tests due to its high cost. This paper describes a detailed numerical simulation method that can be used to instead of wind tunnel tests. Based on the galloping mechanism of iced transmission lines, the aerodynamic test was simulated with the typical crescent super-large thickness iced four bundled conductors. One of the results highlighted in this study is that the wind angle of attack had significant influence on the aerodynamics of iced conductors. The Den-Hartog and O.Nigol coefficient were calculated to determine galloping of iced transmission lines, comparing with the reference of wind tunnel test in the Zhejiang university, the range of the wind angle of attack to the bundled conductor which can lead to gallop is larger than single wire, but the absolute value of amplitude is less than the single conductor, split conductor is more likely to gallop than single conductor.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Logic-Based Control for a Morphing Wing Tip Actuation System: Design, Numerical Simulation, and Wind Tunnel Experimental Testing

Biomimetics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Khan ◽  
Grigorie ◽  
Botez ◽  
Mamou ◽  
Mébarki
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Morphing Wing ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Wing Model ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Prime Concern

The paper presents the design, numerical simulation, and wind tunnel experimental testing of a fuzzy logic-based control system for a new morphing wing actuation system equipped with Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, under the framework of an international project between Canada and Italy. Morphing wing is a prime concern of the aviation industry and, due to the promising results, it can improve fuel optimization. In this idea, a major international morphing wing project has been carried out by our university team from Canada, in collaboration with industrial, research, and university entities from our country, but also from Italy, by using a full-scaled portion of a real aircraft wing equipped with an aileron. The target was to conceive, manufacture, and test an experimental wing model able to be morphed in a controlled manner and to provide in this way an extension of the laminar airflow region over its upper surface, producing a drag reduction with direct impact on the fuel consumption economy. The work presented in the paper aims to describe how the experimental model has been developed, controlled, and tested, to prove the feasibility of the morphing wing technology for the next generation of aircraft.

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