Numerical Investigations for the Influence of Shape of Trapezoidal Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) on the Aerodynamic Performance of the 4R-UAV Wing
2023 14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE 2024): Proceedings 2023
Ali Arshad, Vadims Kovaļčuks

Numerical investigations were carried out to implement trapezoidal MVGs on the 4R-UAV wing. 4R-UAV is a project funded by the Latvian Council of Science with the goal to create an innovative, aerodynamically improved, and environmentally friendly UAV. Two different types of trapezoidal (straight-edge and rounded-edge) MVGs based on their geometric configuration were investigated numerically. The aerodynamic performance of both MVG geometries was evaluated at 15%, 19%, and 25% chord locations. As a whole, straight-edge trapezoidal MVGs illustrated enhanced aerodynamic characteristics with improved lift (nearly 5%), sustained drag (up to 4.5%), delayed stall, and improved aerodynamic quality during all flight modes. The study also found that 19% chord location is the most appropriate for the implementation of trapezoidal straight-edge MVGs. Straightedge trapezoidal MVGs also demonstrated attached flow and symmetric velocity distribution over the wing surface, while other designs had already stalled. The study suggests that straight-edge trapezoidal MVGs can be implemented for the 4R-UAV wings due to the enhanced aerodynamic performance.


Atslēgas vārdi
4R-UAV, Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs), Trapezoidal MVGs, Straight-edge, Rounded-edge, Aerodynamic characteristics
DOI
10.1109/ICMAE59650.2023.10424506
Hipersaite
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10424506

Arshad, A., Kovaļčuks, V. Numerical Investigations for the Influence of Shape of Trapezoidal Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) on the Aerodynamic Performance of the 4R-UAV Wing. No: 2023 14th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE 2024): Proceedings, Portugāle, Porto, 18.-21. jūlijs, 2024. Piscataway: IEEE, 2023, 364.-369.lpp. ISBN 979-8-3503-4033-4. e-ISBN 979-8-3503-4032-7. Pieejams: doi:10.1109/ICMAE59650.2023.10424506

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