Dynamics Of A Free Pitching Flexible Cantilever Naca0012 Airfoil At Transitional Reynolds Numbers
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Date
May-18
Authors
Barrett, Crystal Itwar
Poirel, Dominique
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CSME-SCGM
Abstract
The dynamics of a free pitching flexible cantilever NACA 0012 airfoil were investigated at transitional Reynolds numbers. This work builds on previous investigations based on a quasi-2D rigid wing, moving elastically in pitch and heave. Wind tunnel tests were performed at various speeds, and three limit cycle oscillation (LCO) branches were observed. Further work is required to supplement this preliminary analysis, such as modeling, FEA simulation, and evaluation of the strain and acceleration information of the wing deformation
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Paper presented at 2018 Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers International Congress, 27-30 May 2018.
Keywords
Fluid Mechanics, Transitional Reynolds Numbers, Flexible Wing, LCO, Free Pitching, NACA0012, Flexible Cantilever