Hydrodynamics Experimental Setup for Flapping-Foil Propulsion

Hao Ding, Baowei Song, Wenlong Tian, Huangyong Le

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Abstract

This paper is concerned with a set of flapping-foil hydrodynamics experimental setup, with the aim of investigating the propulsion mechanism of the flapping hydrofoils and analysis the hydrodynamic forces generated on the hydrofoils. Firstly, the complex 3 degree-of-freedom (DOF) movement of sea turtle's forelimb was studied and then simplified with a 2 DOF expression. Secondly, performance requirements of the flapping-foil hydrodynamics experiment setup were given based on the 2-DOF expression, and a 2-DOF flapping foil mechanism, which is driven by two rotors, was designed. Finally, a new horizontal circulating water tunnel was designed, offering good fluid conditions for the test. The relevant equipment designed in this paper shows high feasibility, and is suit for experiment under different work conditions, providing a fine experiment platform for the hydrodynamic force of flapping foil measuring.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEmerging Research in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence - International Conference, AICI 2012, Proceedings
EditorsFu Lee Wang, Deng Deng, Duoqian Miao, Jingsheng Lei
Pages9-16
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence, AICI 2012 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 26 Oct 201228 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume315
ISSN (Print)1865-0929

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence, AICI 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period26/10/1228/10/12

Keywords

  • 2-DOF
  • circulating water tunnel
  • experimental setup
  • flapping-foil

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