Essays about: "wind tunnel testing"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words wind tunnel testing.

  1. 6. Development of a Low Speed Wind Tunnel Test Campaign

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Siwat Suewatanakul; [2021]
    Keywords : Aerospace; wind tunnel testing; aerodynamics; UAV; boundary corrections; support interference; CFD; Ansys Fluent; Aerospace; vindtunneltestning; aerodynamik; UAV; gränskorrigeringar; stödstörningar; CFD; Ansys Fluent;

    Abstract : This study was performed to investigate aerodynamic characteristics of the 37.5% scaled­ down Green Raven MK18 airframe, to evaluate boundary corrections method, and to investigate on support interference. READ MORE

  3. 7. Design and Calibration of Pneumatic Probes for Aerodynamic Testing

    University essay from KTH/Farkostteknik och Solidmekanik; KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Angelica Lejdeby; [2021]
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    Abstract : To develop turbomachines aerodynamic testing is an important part of the process. The performance testing this thesis will focus on is pressure measurements, which often is done using pneumatic probes. The pneumatic probes used in this project were a five-hole probe, a pitot probe and two different types of Kiel probes. READ MORE

  4. 8. Mechanical Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Wind Tunnel Model and Support Structure

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

    Author : Sara Ghika; [2021]
    Keywords : Aerospace; wind tunnel testing; lightweight structures; UAV; Mekanisk Design; Analys och Tillverkning av Vindtunnelmodell och Stödstruktur;

    Abstract : This volume covers the phases from design to manufacturing of a wind tunnel test support structure for a conceptual blended wing-body UAV designed by KTH Green Raven Project students. The innovative aircraft design demonstrates sustainability within aviation by utilizing a hybrid electric-fuel cell propulsion system. READ MORE

  5. 9. Aircraft Winglet Design

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Hanlin GongZhang; Eric Axtelius; [2020]
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    Abstract : Aerodynamic drag can be decreased with respect to a wing’s geometry, and wingtip devices, so called winglets, play a vital role in wing design. The focus has been laid on studying the lift and drag forces generated by merging various winglet designs with a constrained aircraft wing. READ MORE

  6. 10. Rig Performance Evaluation for Wind Powered Pure Car Carrier

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Valérie Aurore Bouysses; [2020]
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    Abstract : Carrying around 80-90% of world volume of goods, the shipping industry has a considerable environmental impact. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) fixed a 50% greenhouse gases emission reduction target by 2050 with respect to 2008 levels. READ MORE