scholarly journals Test rig dedicated for hardware used in wind tunnels

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ordon ◽  
Paulina Kurnyta-Mazurek
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Control Surface ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Paper Test ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Rotor Position ◽  
Labview Software ◽  
Time Histories

The paper present the results of work on measurement system dedicated to hardware used during wind tunnel tests, especially to servomechanisms. These devices could be applied to set specific position of control surface. Proposed system would ensure continuous monitoring of servo-rotor position and servo-motor temperature and would avoid uncontrolled change of control surface position. The application designed to monitor the operating status of the servomechanism was prepared in the LabVIEW software and was implemented on the myRIO platform. Developed test rig allow to register time histories of servo-rotor position and temperature during for different values of applied load. In the paper, test methodology were also presented. Experimental studies show that before wind tunnel tests, selected servomechanism should be tested in terms of maintaining the parameters declared by the manufacturer, especially during continuous operation. Developed measurement system can be used during wind tunnel tests, as well as only for servo-mechanism parameter testing.

Wind tunnel tests of the inverted joined wing and a comparison with CFD results

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-601
Author(s):  
Cezary Galinski ◽  
Grzegorz Krysztofiak ◽  
Marek Miller ◽  
Pawel Ruchala ◽  
Marek Kalski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Control Surface ◽  
Dual Use ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flying Qualities ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Joined Wing ◽  
Surface Deflections

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the methodology and approach adapted to conduct a wind tunnel experiment on the inverted joined-wing airplane flying model together with the results obtained. Design/methodology/approach General assumptions underlying the dual-use model design are presented in this paper. The model was supposed to be used for both wind tunnel tests and flight tests that significantly drive its size and internal structure. Wind tunnel tests results compared with the outcome of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) were used to assess airplane flying qualities before the maiden flight was performed. Findings Extensive data about the aerodynamic characteristics of the airplane were collected. Clean configurations in symmetric and asymmetric cases and also configurations with various control surface deflections were tested. Practical implications The data obtained experimentally made it possible to predict the performance and stability properties of the unconventional airplane and to draw conclusions on improvements in further designs of this configuration. Originality/value The airplane described in this paper differs from frequently analyzed joined-wing configurations, as it boasts a front lifting surface attached at the top of the fuselage, whereas the aft one is attached at the bottom. The testing technique involving the application of a dual-use model is also innovative.

scholarly journals Wind Tunnel Tests of the Tu-154M Aircraft Aerodynamic Characteristics

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Andrzej Krzysiak
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Control Surface ◽  
Rolling Moment ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Aircraft Model ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The Military ◽  
Control Surfaces

Abstract Determination of possible manoeuvres to be performed by the aircraft requires knowledge of its aerodynamic characteristics including, in particular, characteristics of the aircraft at configuration with deflected control surfaces. In this article, the wind tunnel tests results of the model of passenger Tu-154M aircraft manufactured at the scale 1:40 are presented. The model was designed and manufactured by the Military University of Technology based on the Tu-154M aircraft geometry obtained by full-scale object scanning. The model mapped all aircraft control surfaces, along with the gaps between these surfaces and the main wing part. During the tests all the model’s control surface like, flaps, ailerons, spoilers, slots, rudder, elevator and tail plane were deflected at the same deflection angles range as they are used in the full scale aircraft. The aerodynamic characteristics of the tested Tu-154M aircraft model were measured by the 6-component internal balance. Based on the obtained measurements the aircraft model aerodynamic coefficients were calculated. In the article the basic aerodynamic characteristics of the tested Tu-154M aircraft model i.e. lift, drag coefficients as well as pitching, yawing and rolling moment coefficients versus model angles of attack and sideslip angles were presented. The tests were performed in the Institute of Aviation low speed wind tunnels T-1 of the 1.5 m diameter test section at the undisturbed velocity, V∞ = 40 m/s.

scholarly journals Acquisition of Swept Aerodynamic Data by the Consecutive Changing of Wing Model Configuration in a Wind Tunnel Test Using Remote Feedback Control

Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Ken Wakimoto ◽  
Kazuhisa Chiba ◽  
Hiroyuki Kato ◽  
Kazuyuki Nakakita
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Control ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Deflection Angle ◽  
Wind Tunnel Test ◽  
Control Surface ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
The Deflection Angle ◽  
Physical Phenomena ◽  
3D Wing ◽  
Remote Feedback

This study conducted wind tunnel tests with consecutive deflection angle changes on a three-dimensional (3D) wing with a control surface to procure aerodynamic data by sweeping the deflection angle. Configuration changes of a wind tunnel test model, such as changing the deflection angle of control surfaces, are usually performed manually with the ventilation suspended. Hence, the number of configurations that can be implemented within a confined test period is restricted; the aerodynamic data gained are discrete values. To accomplish continuous angular modulation would dramatically improve the ability by sweeping through the aerodynamic data in wind tunnel tests, enhancing the test system as a tool for discussing complex physical phenomena. Thus, this study created a compact remote feedback control system using optical measurement to continuously obtain high-precision aerodynamic data without stopping the wind tunnel, eliminating human operation. In particular, this study targets a 3D wing wind tunnel model with a control surface, which is more challenging to fabricate, miniaturizing the system in a model. The system consequently attained consecutive aerodynamic data multiple times under numerous configurations, which had been impracticable to reach in the past, within a wind tunnel test period of several days, thereby dramatically increasing the testing capability. The reproducibility was quantitatively verified by comparing the multiple data for the identical configurations. Furthermore, the reliability was demonstrated using discrete data obtained by conventional stepwise deflection angle adjustments. Eventually, the system was able to grasp physical phenomena involving hysteresis.

scholarly journals A New Position Measurement System Using a Motion-Capture Camera for Wind Tunnel Tests

Sensors ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 12329-12344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyo Park ◽  
Ji Kim ◽  
Jin Kim ◽  
Se Choi ◽  
Yousok Kim
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Motion Capture ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Position Measurement ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests

Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Investigations of a Test Rig Using ANOVA/Xbar-R Method

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berna Balta ◽  
Fazıl O¨nder So¨nmez ◽  
Abdu¨lkadir Cengiz
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Repeatability And Reproducibility

In an experimental study, good measurement systems are important for approaching successful decisions. The assessment of a measurement system is known as “Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility” (GR&R). “Measurement System Analysis” (MSA) should be performed at the beginning of an experimental study to ensure that the information to be collected are true representation of what is occurring in the experiment. Experimental data collected under the same condition usually show variation, which arises partly from the experimental system, partly from the measurement devices and partly from the operator who makes the measurements. MSA helps to differentiate the contribution of each source to the randomness of the data. In this way, one may see whether there is a need to reduce the measurement variation so that the data reflects basically the experimental variation. Besides, MSA gives quantitative measures for repeatability and reproducibility. Repeatability is the variation in repeated measurements taken by the same operator under the same experimental conditions. Reproducibility is the variation in data obtained by different operators taking the measurement with the same setup under the same conditions. These are measures of the consistency and precision of the data. GR&R is the most common MSA tool that analyzes the viability of an experimental set-up. Resultant GR&R will indicate overall measurement system variation as the sum of repeatability variation and reproducibility variation. Generally, GR&R % gives a measure of the suitability of the measurement system to yield acceptable data for statistical studies such as “Design Of Experiments” (DOE), “One Factor At a Time” (OFAT), “Response Surface Methodology”, etc. [1, 2]. In this paper, “Analysis of Variance” (ANOVA) and the “Average and Range” (Xbar & R) methods are used to assess the capability of a laboratory made measurement device, which is used for the investigations of a belt drive system efficiency. GR&R is applied at the design stages of the construction of the test rig and final application is presented in this study. The results prove that the test rig is capable of making experimental studies using statistical methods such as DOE and Response Surface Methodology.

scholarly journals Wind-Induced Phenomena in Long-Span Cable-Supported Bridges: A Comparative Review of Wind Tunnel Tests and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1642
Author(s):  
Yuxiang Zhang ◽  
Philip Cardiff ◽  
Jennifer Keenahan
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Wind Effects ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Long Span Bridges ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Dynamics Modelling

Engineers, architects, planners and designers must carefully consider the effects of wind in their work. Due to their slender and flexible nature, long-span bridges can often experience vibrations due to the wind, and so the careful analysis of wind effects is paramount. Traditionally, wind tunnel tests have been the preferred method of conducting bridge wind analysis. In recent times, owing to improved computational power, computational fluid dynamics simulations are coming to the fore as viable means of analysing wind effects on bridges. The focus of this paper is on long-span cable-supported bridges. Wind issues in long-span cable-supported bridges can include flutter, vortex-induced vibrations and rain–wind-induced vibrations. This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of research on the use of wind tunnel tests and computational fluid dynamics modelling of these wind issues on long-span bridges.

Galloping vibration of stay cable installed with a rectangular lamp: Field observations and wind tunnel tests

2021 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 104685
Author(s):  
An Miao ◽  
Li Shouying ◽  
Liu Zhiwen ◽  
Yan Banfu ◽  
Li Longan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Stay Cable ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests

Wind tunnel tests and dynamic analysis of wind-induced response of a transmission tower on a hill

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110339
Author(s):  
Jian Guo ◽  
Changliang Xiao ◽  
Jiantao Li
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Wind Field ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Induced Response ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Structural Dynamic ◽  
Wind Tunnel Tests ◽  
Hill Slope ◽  
The Hill

A hill with a lattice transmission tower presents complex wind field characteristics. The commonly used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are difficult to analyze the wind resistance and dynamic responses of the transmission tower due to structural complexity. In this study, wind tunnel tests and numerical simulations are conducted to analyze the wind field of the hill and the dynamic responses of the transmission tower built on it. The hill models with different slopes are investigated by wind tunnel tests to measure the wind field characteristics, such as mean speed and turbulence intensity. The study shows that the existence of a transmission tower reduces the wind speed on the leeward slope significantly but has little effect on the windward slope. To study the dynamic behavior of the transmission tower, a hybrid analysis procedure is used by introducing the measured experimental wind information to the finite element tower model established using ANSYS. The effects of hill slope on the maximum displacement response of the tower are studied. The results show that the maximum value of the response is the largest when the hill slope is 25° compared to those when hill slope is 15° and 35°. The results extend the knowledge concerning wind tunnel tests on hills of different terrain and provide a comprehensive understanding of the interactive effects between the hill and existing transmission tower regarding to the wind field characteristics and structural dynamic responses.

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