Aerial and aquatic biological and bioinspired flow control strategies
Flow control is the attempt to favorably modify a flow field's characteristics compared to how
the flow would have developed naturally along the surface. Natural flyers and swimmers …
the flow would have developed naturally along the surface. Natural flyers and swimmers …
On the reduction of the noise in a low-pressure turbine cascade associated with the wavy leading edge
J Han, Y Zhang, S Li, W Hong, D Wu - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
The low-pressure turbine (LPT) has become a potential noise source for future ultra-high by-
pass ratio engines. In this paper, the feasibility and mechanism of wavy leading edge (WLE) …
pass ratio engines. In this paper, the feasibility and mechanism of wavy leading edge (WLE) …
Effect of leading-edge protrusion shapes for passive flow control measure on wind turbine blades
In the present study, protrusions in the leading edge of the NACA 4415 airfoil were
incorporated as a passive flow control measure on the wind turbine blades. Three airfoil …
incorporated as a passive flow control measure on the wind turbine blades. Three airfoil …
Conceptual design of a novel unmanned ground effect vehicle (ugev) and flow control integration study
C Papadopoulos, D Mitridis, K Yakinthos - Drones, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, the conceptual design of an unmanned ground effect vehicle (UGEV), based on
in-house analytical tools and CFD calculations, followed by flow control studies, is …
in-house analytical tools and CFD calculations, followed by flow control studies, is …
Numerical Study on Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performances of Bioinspired Wings
D Li, C Wei - Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Noise control has become one of the key issues to be considered in modern aeronautical
machinery design. Many efforts have been devoted to noise reduction of airfoils and wings …
machinery design. Many efforts have been devoted to noise reduction of airfoils and wings …
Application of wavy leading edge to enhance winglet aerodynamic performance
JA Flores-Mezarina, PD Bravo-Mosquera… - The Aeronautical …, 2023 - cambridge.org
The wavy leading edge (WLE, also known as leading edge protuberances) is a passive flow
control device inspired by the humpback whale pectoral flippers. It reduces the flow of three …
control device inspired by the humpback whale pectoral flippers. It reduces the flow of three …
Measurements of Flow Characterization Revealing Transition to Turbulence Associated with the Partial Flexibility-Based Flow Control at Low Reynolds Number
In order to comprehend the flow characteristics of both controlled and uncontrolled SD7062
wind turbine airfoils with local flexible membrane material throughout a variety of angles of …
wind turbine airfoils with local flexible membrane material throughout a variety of angles of …
Numerical Investigation of Ice Formation on a Wing with Leading-Edge Tubercles
This work numerically investigates the influence of sinusoidal leading-edge characteristics,
often described as wavy leading-edge wings or wings with tubercles, on aircraft icing …
often described as wavy leading-edge wings or wings with tubercles, on aircraft icing …
Aerodynamic performance characterization of bio-inspired wings with leading edge tubercles at low Reynolds number
VT Gopinathan… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
On the observation of biomimetic Humpback Whale (HW) flippers, the airfoil aerodynamic
performance characteristics are explored. The Leading Edge (LE) tubercle geometry was …
performance characteristics are explored. The Leading Edge (LE) tubercle geometry was …
Investigating Mechanical Response and Structural Integrity of Tubercle Leading Edge under Static Loads
This investigation into the aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity of tubercle leading
edges, inspired by the agile maneuverability of humpback whales, employs a multifaceted …
edges, inspired by the agile maneuverability of humpback whales, employs a multifaceted …