Investigation of aerodynamic parameters of solar plane airfoil using CFD modeling

• Autorzy: Jaszczur Marek , Papis Karolina , Książek Michał , Czerwiński Grzegorz , Wojtas Gabriel , Koncewicz Wojciech , Nabożna Sylwia , Wójcik Marcin

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.7494/csci.2021.22.1.3569

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The technology of solar-powered aerial vehicles requires enormous financial support and further development. For this purpose, the computational fluid dynamic can be used. In order to carry out necessary analyses and model development in this research, ANSYS Fluent software was used. Using the first version of the AGH Solar Plane model, preliminary analysis of lift, drag and tearing off the stream was performed. Four new geometries were prepared on which the flattening of upper surfaces for fixing solar panels was tested. The results were validated in the aerodynamic tunnel using particle image velocimetry method. Taking into account all analyses, a number of recommendations have been prepared that will be implemented to create an aircraft, which meets all target requirements.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

solar plane; aerodynamic parameters; CFD modeling

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwa AGH
• Czasopismo: Computer Science
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: T. 22 (1)
• Strony: 123–142
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 26 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Jaszczur Marek

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Papis Karolina

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Książek Michał

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Czerwiński Grzegorz

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Wojtas Gabriel

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Koncewicz Wojciech

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Nabożna Sylwia

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Wójcik Marcin

• AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow

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Uwagi

PL

„Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2021).”