Dynamic fluid-structure coupling research on micro flapping wing

L. L. Chen, B. F. Song, W. P. Song, W. Q. Yang

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Abstract

The role of flexible membrane flapping wing on aerodynamic field has been investigated in a dynamic fluid-structure coupling computational framework. Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) solver is used to calculate the aerodynamic force. A newmark solution is used to solve the dynamic structural equations which takes into account of inertial force, aerodynamic force and mechanical acceleration together. An IPS method is used for data exchange between aerodynamic and structural grids. The results show that flexible membrane flapping wing can improve aerodynamic performance comparing with rigid wing, which indicate that the potential aerodynamic performance can be improved by optimal design of the wing structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Progresses in Fluid Dynamics Research - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Fluid Mechanics, ICFM VI
Pages194-197
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Fluid Mechanics: Recent Progresses in Fluid Dynamics Research, ICFM VI - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 30 Jun 20113 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1376
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Fluid Mechanics: Recent Progresses in Fluid Dynamics Research, ICFM VI
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period30/06/113/07/11

Keywords

  • CFD/CSD coupling
  • flapping wing
  • newmark
  • Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)

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