Aerodynamics of Fixed and Rotating Spoked Cycling Wheels

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. Karabelas ◽  
N. C. Markatos
Keyword(s):  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Magnus Effect ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Ground Effects ◽  
Effects Of Rotation ◽  
Yaw Angle ◽  
Yaw Moment

The performance of a semiracing spoked wheel is numerically and experimentally studied at full size in a wind tunnel. The numerical investigation is divided into two parts. In the first part, the wheel is considered to be fixed (no rotation) and the numerical results are compared to the experimental measurements. The flow past the wheel is treated as stationary and turbulent. The effects of cross wind and the wheel’s speed on the drag, side force, and yaw moment are investigated. Numerical results are presented via diagrams and plots at various yaw angles. Both the measurements and predictions agree quite well and they show a considerable increase in the yaw moment and side force at medium and high yaw angles. The axial drag force initially increases with yaw angle (up to 7.5 deg) and eventually decreases. Ground effects did not affect the overall loads, except for the vertical force at high yaw angles. In the second part, the effects of rotation have been taken into account. The wheel rotates at constant angular velocities and the flow is modeled as nonstationary and turbulent. The aerodynamic performance of the wheel is strongly affected by the rotational speed. In most of the cases, as the latter parameter increases, the loads nonlinearly increase. The rotation generates asymmetrical loading, since the flow is accelerated in one side and decelerated in the other (the Magnus effect). A vertical force is produced, which is dependent on the ratio of the rotational to the free-stream speed. Moreover, in an attempt to assess the effects of the number of spokes to the aerodynamic performance, two other models with 8 and 32 spokes have been numerically tested and compared to the original one (16 spokes). The results revealed, as expected, an increase in the axial drag and vertical force with the number of spokes.

Experimental and Theoretical Hydrodynamic Forces on a Mathematical Model in Confined Waters

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (02) ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Stuart B. Cohen ◽  
Robert F. Beck
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Shallow Water ◽  
Hydrodynamic Forces ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Hull Form ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Yaw Angle ◽  
Yaw Moment

Experimental results are given for a mathematical hull form tested in shallow water. The side force and yaw moment acting on the model due to a yaw angle, the presence of canal walls, and the interaction with another stationary mathematical shape are presented. Comparisons with linearized theories are made and, in general, found to be good.

Effects of stator splitter blades on aerodynamic performance of a single-stage transonic axial compressor

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 7369-7378
Author(s):  
Ky-Quang Pham ◽  
Xuan-Truong Le ◽  
Cong-Truong Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Axial Compressor ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Operating Stability ◽  
Length Coverage

Splitter blades located between stator blades in a single-stage axial compressor were proposed and investigated in this work to find their effects on aerodynamic performance and operating stability. Aerodynamic performance of the compressor was evaluated using three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations using the k-e turbulence model with a scalable wall function. The numerical results for the typical performance parameters without stator splitter blades were validated in comparison with experimental data. The numerical results of a parametric study using four geometric parameters (chord length, coverage angle, height and position) of the stator splitter blades showed that the operational stability of the single-stage axial compressor enhances remarkably using the stator splitter blades. The splitters were effective in suppressing flow separation in the stator domain of the compressor at near-stall condition which affects considerably the aerodynamic performance of the compressor.

CFD study of aerodynamic performance of non-pneumatic tyre with hexagonal spokes

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702110131
Author(s):  
Daksh Bhatia ◽  
Praneeth KR ◽  
Babu Rao Ponangi ◽  
Meghana Athadkar ◽  
Carine V Dsouza
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Lift Coefficient ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Air Velocity ◽  
Aerodynamic Forces ◽  
Steering Angle ◽  
Camber Angle ◽  
Drag And Lift ◽  
Yaw Angle

Non-pneumatic tyres (NPT) provide a greater advantage over the pneumatic type owing to their construct which increases the reliability of the tyre operation and effectively reduces maintenance involved. Analysing the aerodynamic forces acting on a NPT becomes a crucial factor in understanding it’s suitability for practical implementation. In the present work, the aerodynamic performance of a NPT using CFD tool – SimScale® is studied. This work includes a comparative study of a pneumatic tyre, a NPT with wedge spokes and a NPT with hexagonal spokes (NPT-HS). The effect of air velocity, steering (yaw) angle and camber angle on the aerodynamic performance of the NPT-HS is evaluated using CFD. By increasing the steering angle from 0° to 15°, the lift coefficient decreases by 37% approximately at all velocities. Whereas drag coefficient initially decreases by 21% till 7.5° steering angle and then starts increasing. Increasing camber angle from 0° to 1.5°, both drag and lift coefficients goes on decreasing by approximately 7% and 27% respectively.

Drifting Force and Moment on Ships in Oblique Waves

1966 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Pung Nien Hu ◽  
King Eng
Keyword(s):  
Potential Theory ◽  
General Expression ◽  
Phase Angle ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Long Waves ◽  
Elementary Functions ◽  
Oblique Waves ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Yaw Moment

A general expression for the drifting moment about the vertical axis of an oscillating ship in regular oblique waves is derived from the potential theory, following a similar procedure developed by Maruo for drifting force. Explicit analytical solutions for the drifting side force and yaw moment on thin ships in long waves are obtained in terms of simple elementary functions. The effect of the wave frequency, the draft of the ship, the displacement, and the phase angle of the ship oscillation are discussed.

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of 3D Micro-Corrugated Wing in Gliding Flight

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasim Chitsaz ◽  
Kamran Siddiqui ◽  
Romeo Marian ◽  
Javaan S. Chahl
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Wing Model ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis ◽  
Gliding Flight ◽  
Flat Profile

Abstract In this study, computational fluid dynamics analysis was performed on a three-dimensional model of a Libellulidae wing to determine aerodynamic performance in gliding flight. The wing is comprised of various corrugated features alongside the spanwise and chordwise directions, as well as twist. The detailed features of real 3D dragonfly wing models, including all the corrugations through both span and chord, have not been considered in the past for a detailed aerodynamic analysis. The simulations were conducted by solving the Navier-Stokes equations to demonstrate gliding performance over a range of angles of attack at low Reynolds numbers. The numerical model was validated against experimental data obtained from a fabricated corrugated wing model using particle image velocimetry. The numerical results demonstrate that bio-inspired wings with corrugations compared to flat profile wings generate more lift with lower drag, trapping the vortices in the valleys of wing corrugation leading to delayed flow separation and delayed stall. The experimental and numerical results demonstrate that the methodology presented in this study can be used to measure bio-inspired 3D wing flow characteristics, including the influence of complex corrugations on aerodynamic performance. These findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge required for designing an optimized bioinspired micro air vehicle.

scholarly journals Numerical studies on aerodynamics of high-speed railway train subjected to strong crosswind

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 168781401988727
Author(s):  
Xu Wang ◽  
Yuanhao Qian ◽  
Zengshun Chen ◽  
Xiao Zhou ◽  
Huaqiang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Lift Coefficient ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Width Ratio ◽  
Force Coefficient ◽  
Rolling Moment ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Train Speed ◽  
Yaw Angle

Under the action of strong crosswind, the aerodynamic behavior of a rail vehicle at high speed will be changed significantly, which could directly affect the safe operation of the vehicle. With the help of the shape of train used in China, the aerodynamic characteristics of trains with scale of 1:1 is investigated using computational fluid dynamics numerical simulation method, which consists of the variation of aerodynamics force and moment with wind yaw angle, wind speed, train speed, and nose shape. After an initial validation against Baker’s results from wind tunnel test, the numerical model is then used to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of the trains. The numerical results indicate that lift coefficient of the M train is slightly higher than TMC1 and TMC2 trains. Regardless of aerodynamics force coefficients, TMC1 reaches the maximum at a yaw angle of 75°. Aerodynamics force coefficient increases with both wind speed and train speed, but the change of which is not linear. Comparing aerodynamic force with different geometric dimensions of train nose, it is shown that height–width ratio is insensitive to side force and rolling moment, but sensitive to lift force from the yaw angle 0°–90°. The side force coefficient, as we most concern, is less than other results, when the length–width ratio is 1 and height–width is 0.87.

Investigation of the Magnus Effect of a Generic Projectile at Mach 3 Up to 16 Degrees Angle of Attack

2013 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Klatt ◽  
R. Hruschka ◽  
F. Leopold
Keyword(s):  
Angle Of Attack ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Nonlinear Dependence ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Magnus Effect ◽  
Mach 3 ◽  
Secondary Vortices ◽  
Insight Into

The Magnus effect on a generic 6.37 diameter long tangential-ogive-cylinder type projectile was studied by means of 3D Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulations and wind tunnel measurements. The nominal Mach number was 3 and the Reynolds number, based on the model length, was 1.09 × 107. The simulations provided a profound insight into the flow structure and revealed a shift of the cross-flow separation lines as a consequence of the spin. This was shown to be the primary source of the Magnus side force for the higher angles of attack in the investigated range. The nonlinear dependence of the Magnus side force on the angle of attack was analyzed and reached a maximum value between 10 and 15 deg before decreasing again. The occurrence of secondary vortices in this range of angles of attack is presented as an explanation for a locally negative Magnus side force portion acting on the model.

scholarly journals Experimental Study of the Aerodynamic Interaction between the Forewing and Hindwing of a Beetle-Type Ornithopter

Aerospace ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Takahashi ◽  
Kosuke Abe ◽  
Tomoyuki Takahata ◽  
Isao Shimoyama
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Sensors ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Flapping Wing ◽  
Differential Pressure ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Unique Combination ◽  
Force Enhancement ◽  
Forward Flight ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems ◽  
Aerodynamic Interaction

Beetles have attracted attention from researchers due to their unique combination of a passively flapping forewing and an actively flapping hindwing during flight. Because the wing loads of beetles are larger than the wing loads of other insects, the mechanism of beetle flight is potentially useful for modeling a small aircraft with a large weight. In this paper, we present a beetle-type ornithopter in which the wings are geometrically and kinematically modeled after an actual beetle. Furthermore, the forewing is designed to be changeable between no-wing, flapping-wing, or fixed-wing configurations. Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) differential pressure sensors were attached to both the forewing and the hindwing to evaluate the aerodynamic performance during flight. Whether the forewing is configured as a flapping wing or a fixed wing, it generated constant positive differential pressure during forward flight, whereas the differential pressure on the hindwing varied with the flapping motion during forward flight. The experimental results suggest that beetles utilize the forewing for effective vertical force enhancement.

Investigation of Nonaxisymmetric Endwall Contouring and Three-Dimensional Airfoil Design in a 1.5 Stage Axial Turbine—Part II: Experimental Validation

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Niewoehner ◽  
Thorsten Poehler ◽  
Peter Jeschke ◽  
Yavuz Guendogdu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Guide Vane ◽  
Radial Profile ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mechanical Efficiency ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Inlet Guide Vane ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Yaw Angle

This paper is the second part of a two-part paper reporting on the increase in efficiency of a 1.5 stage axial test rig turbine with the use of nonaxisymmetric endwalls and 3D airfoil design. Contoured endwalls were developed for the inlet guide vane separately, as well as in combination with a bowed radial profile stacking. In addition, a contour endwall was applied to the hub of the unshrouded rotor. In Part I, the design of the profiled endwalls and 3D airfoils is presented, as well as a detailed analysis of the steady and unsteady computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results. Part II reports on the experimental validation of the numerical results. A distinct increase in mechanical efficiency for both new configurations in good agreement with the numerical results is observed. Additionally, performance map measurements demonstrate that the new designs are also beneficial under off-design conditions. Five- and three-hole-probes as well as fast-response total pressure probes are used to investigate the new designs. The main effect is the homogenization of the yaw angle behind the first stator.

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