Numerical Simulation of a Passive Control of the Flow Around an Aerofoil Using a Flexible, Self Adaptive Flaplet
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DOI: 10.1007/s10494-018-9914-6
Abstract: Self-activated feathers are used by almost all birds to adapt their wing characteristics to delay stall or to moderate its adverse effects (e.g., during landing or sudden increase in angle of attack due to gusts).… read more here.
Keywords: numerical simulation; self adaptive; aerofoil; around aerofoil ... See more keywords
Performance evaluation of profile modifications on straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine by energy and Spalart Allmaras models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.03.071
Abstract: In this paper, we investigated the effect of profile modifications on straight bladed VAWTs equipped with symmetrical aerofoil (NACA 4-digit series of NACA 0012, NACA 0015, NACA 0018, and NACA 0021). Aerofoil profile modifications being… read more here.
Keywords: profile modifications; straight bladed; energy; naca ... See more keywords
On the noise reduction mechanisms of porous aerofoil leading edges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2020.115574
Abstract: Abstract This paper is predominantly an experimental study into the reduction of turbulence - aerofoil interaction noise by the introduction of aerofoil porosity. In this paper we study three scenarios applied to flat plates: (a)… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; paper; noise reduction; aerofoil ... See more keywords
Variation of leading-edge suction during stall for unsteady aerofoil motions
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2020.467
Abstract: Abstract The suction force at the leading edge of a round-nosed aerofoil is an important indicator of the state of the flow over the leading edge and, often, the entire aerofoil. The leading-edge suction parameter… read more here.
Keywords: edge suction; lesp; leading edge; edge ... See more keywords
Aerofoil wake-induced transition characteristics on a flat-plate boundary layer
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2021.452
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation of the characteristics of laminar– turbulent transition occurring on a flat-plate boundary layer due to the interaction with a non-impinging aerofoil wake. Previous studies have tended to focus on… read more here.
Keywords: boundary layer; wake; transition; aerofoil ... See more keywords
Effective plasma buffet and drag control for laminar transonic aerofoil
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410018795542
Abstract: The effect of plasma actuators on shock wave–laminar boundary layer interaction was studied experimentally on transonic laminar aerofoil. The unsteady characteristics of the separation zone including the transonic buffet were measured. Two kinds of electrical… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; control; plasma actuators; laminar ... See more keywords
Optimization of the three-segment aerofoil arrangement based on wind tunnel tests and numerical analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410020926028
Abstract: This paper presents the optimization of multi-element aerofoil for the LAR-3 Puffin -- STOL light transport aircraft concept proposal. Based on the geometry and aerodynamic characteristics of the well-known and proven in flight three-segment NACA… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; wind tunnel; three segment; optimization ... See more keywords
Three-Dimensional Analysis of Biomimetic Aerofoil in Transonic Flow
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7010020
Abstract: Since the invention of the aircraft, there has been a need for better surface design to enhance performance. This thirst has driven many aerodynamicists to develop various types of aerofoils. Most researchers have strongly assumed… read more here.
Keywords: aerofoil; surface; transonic flow; flow ... See more keywords
Unsteady RANS Simulations of Strong and Weak 3D Stall Cells on a 2D Pitching Aerofoil
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DOI: 10.3390/fluids4010040
Abstract: A series of three-dimensional unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulations are conducted to investigate the formation of stall cells over a pitching NACA 0012 aerofoil. Periodic boundary conditions are applied to the spanwise ends of the… read more here.
Keywords: cells pitching; rans simulations; weak stall; aerofoil ... See more keywords
Aerofoil Flow Sensing Using On-Board Optical Tracking of Flexible Pillar Sensors
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DOI: 10.3390/fluids8050146
Abstract: A novel approach for sensing and characterising the flow over an aerofoil is introduced. Arrays of flexible wind-hair-like sensors distributed over an aerofoil, which are tracked remotely using high-speed imaging and processing, acting as “digital… read more here.
Keywords: aerofoil; aerofoil flow; flow sensing; board optical ... See more keywords