Numerical analysis of an elasto-flexible wing configuration using computational fluid structural simulations

J. Piquee, C. Breitsamter

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Abstract

In the present work, different numerical approaches dealing with fluid and structural interaction models are introduced to simulate the aerodynamics and structural behavior of 2D elasto-flexible wings. In order to verify the models, the results are compared with the experimental data based on wind tunnel investigations conducted at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics of the Technische Universität München. The results show a good agreement while the findings are to some extent similar to sailwing configurations: the lift is higher than on the rigid counterpart geometry whereas the drag is nearly equivalent and the stall region is smoother and appears delayed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2015
EditorsEugenio Onate, Bernd Kroplin, Kai-Uwe Bletzinger
PublisherInternational Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Pages356-367
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9788494424489
StatePublished - 2015
Event7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2015 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 19 Oct 201521 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2015

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period19/10/1521/10/15

Keywords

  • Coupled panel method and analytical membrane code
  • Coupled rans and fem simulations
  • Elasto-flexible wing
  • SST model
  • γ-Reθ transition model

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